Activation of ATP-sensitive potassium channels antagonize nociceptive behavior and hyperexcitability of DRG neurons from rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nociceptive responses to noxious stimuli are initiated at peripheral nociceptor terminals. Ion channels play a vital role in pain signal initiation and conduction. Activation of K<sub>ATP </sub>channels has been implicate...

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Main Authors: Zhang Hailin, Wang Chao, Du Xiaona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-05-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Subjects:
DRG
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/7/1/35