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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Induction of the COX-2 isoenzyme appears to play a major role in the genesis of central sensitization after nociceptive stimulation. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a single, oral dose of the specific COX-2 inhibitor-...

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Main Authors: Schuler H Gregg, Jarzembowski Tomasz M, Essandoh Michael, Hill Lindsay, Burns David, Janicki Piotr K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/6/3