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Loss of astrocytic A1 adenosine receptor is involved in a chemotherapeutic agent-induced rodent model of neuropathic pain.

Oxaliplatin is a commonly used platinum chemotherapy drug while peripheral neurotoxicity is a widely observed adverse reaction lacking a satisfactory therapeutic strategy. Different adenosine receptors underlying the common neuropathic phenotype […]

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A machine learning approach to support triaging of primary versus secondary headache patients using complete blood count.

Headaches account for up to 4.5% of emergency department visits, where they present a significant diagnostic challenge. While primary headaches are benign, secondary headaches can be life-threatening. It is essential […]

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Diisocyanates influence models of atopic dermatitis through direct activation of TRPA1.

We recently used EPA databases to identify that isocyanates, most notably toluene diisocyanate (TDI), were the pollutant class with the strongest spatiotemporal and epidemiologic association with atopic dermatitis (AD). Our […]

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Microglia-Neuron Interactions Promote Chronic Itch via the NLRP3-IL-1β-GRPR Axis.

Spinal astrocytes contribute to chronic itch via sensitization of itch-specific neurons expressing gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR). However, whether microglia-neuron interactions contribute to itch remains unclear. In this study, we aimed […]

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Epigenetic regulation of chemokine (CC-motif) ligand 2 in inflammatory diseases.

Appropriate responses to inflammation are conducive to pathogen elimination and tissue repair, while uncontrolled inflammatory reactions are likely to result in the damage of tissues. Chemokine (CC-motif) Ligand 2 (CCL2) […]

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The structure, function, and pharmacology of MRGPRs.

Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor (MRGPR) family members play important roles in the sensation of noxious stimuli and represent novel targets for the treatment of itch and pain. MRGPRs recognize a […]

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Neutrophil extracellular traps as a unique target in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a severe dose-limiting side effect of chemotherapy and remains a huge clinical challenge. Here, we explore the role of microcirculation hypoxia induced by neutrophil extracellular […]

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Astrocytic purinergic signaling contributes to the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain via modulation of glutamate release.

Although activation of astrocytes is critical in developing neuropathic pain (NP) following nerve injury, the underlying mechanisms of NP and therapeutic management for NP are still vague. Importantly, the decreases […]

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Systemic inflammatory markers in patients with polyneuropathies.

In patients with peripheral neuropathies (PNP), neuropathic pain is present in 50% of the cases, independent of the etiology. The pathophysiology of pain is poorly understood, and inflammatory processes have […]

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Enhanced Contraction of Arterial Smooth Muscle Cell in Skin Artery Is Sensitive to Hyperpolarization Mediated by BK Channel in Chronic Constriction Injury Model Rat.

Previous our study found that improvement of skin blood flow associated with neuropathic pain using vasodilators is useful for alleviation of neuropathic pain. In this study, we aimed to elucidate […]

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