Neuronal mechanisms in rodent models of osteoarthritic and cancer-induced bone pain

Whilst pain serves a physiological function, chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis and cancer of the bone involve central neurones and peripheral nociceptors becoming sensitised to heighten or extend the pain experience temporally, which is detrimental to the quality of life. Mechanisms underlying...

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Main Author: Patel, S.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.625836