Role of reactive astrocytes in the spinal dorsal horn under chronic itch conditions

Role of reactive astrocytes in the spinal dorsal horn under chronic itch conditions

Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells in the central nervous system (CNS), including the spinal cord. Neuronal damage induces astrocytes to become reactive and contribute to various CNS pathologies. Recent studies have demonstrated that astrocytes in the spinal dorsal horn (SDH) become reacti...

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Main Authors: Miho Shiratori-Hayashi, Makoto Tsuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Subjects:
Astrocytes
Reactive astrocytes
Spinal dorsal horn
Chronic itch
Central sensitization of itch
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S134786132030075X

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