Tumor necrosis factor alpha enhances the sensitivity of rat trigeminal neurons to capsaicin.

Khan, A A

Tumor necrosis factor alpha enhances the sensitivity of rat trigeminal neurons to capsaicin. [electronic resource] - Neuroscience Aug 2008 - 503-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

0306-4522

10.1016/j.neuroscience.2008.05.036 doi


Animals
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide--metabolism
Calcium--metabolism
Capsaicin--pharmacology
Cells, Cultured
Drug Synergism
Gene Expression--drug effects
Male
Neurons--cytology
RNA, Messenger--metabolism
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Type I--genetics
Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Type II--genetics
Sensory System Agents--pharmacology
TRPV Cation Channels--genetics
Time
Trigeminal Nerve--cytology
Trigeminal Neuralgia--physiopathology
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--pharmacology
Up-Regulation--drug effects