Acid-sensing ion channel 3 mediates peripheral anti-hyperalgesia effects of acupuncture in mice inflammatory pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peripheral tissue inflammation initiates hyperalgesia accompanied by tissue acidosis, nociceptor activation, and inflammation mediators. Recent studies have suggested a significantly increased expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3...

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Main Authors: Chen Wei-Hsin, Hsieh Ching-Liang, Huang Chun-Ping, Lin Tzu-Jou, Tzen Jason TC, Ho Tin-Yun, Lin Yi-Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
Online Access:http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/18/1/82