Wyniki wyszukiwania:

Morphological and functional studies revealed a complex system of primary sensory neurons that parallels the autonomic nervous system not only in its extent, but probably also in its significance. Neuropeptides released from activated nociceptive afferent nerves play a pivotal role in inflammatory reactions and pain, significantly modulate cardiac, vascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and immune functions and influence the protective, restorative and trophic functions of somatic and visceral tissues. Several chapters of the book deal with the therapeutic potential of a new class of...

Different types of mechanical, chemical and metabolic injuries may damage peripheral nerves and produce impairments in sensory, motor and autonomic functions. Transection of peripheral nerves results in neurotmesis, the most severe form of nerve injury characterized by a complete division of the nerve, which may be associated with neuropathic pain and related painful dysaesthesias. It was suggested that both the axotomy- and the perineural capsaicin treatment-induced reductions in the sensitivity of primary afferent neurons to capsaicin might be related to a downregulation of the...