Differential Activation of TRP Channels in the Adult Rat Spinal Substantia Gelatinosa by Stereoisomers of Plant-Derived Chemicals

Activation of TRPV1, TRPA1 or TRPM8 channel expressed in the central terminal of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neuron increases the spontaneous release of l-glutamate onto spinal dorsal horn lamina II (substantia gelatinosa; SG) neurons which play a pivotal role in regulating nociceptive transmission....

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Main Authors: Eiichi Kumamoto, Tsugumi Fujita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
rat
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/9/3/46