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Genetic influence on variability in human acute experimental pain sensitivity associated with gender, ethnicity and psychological temperament.
Pain - 1 Jun 2004
Kim Hyungsuk, Neubert John K, San Miguel Anitza, Xu Ke, Krishnaraju Raj K, Iadarola Michael J, Goldman David, Dionne Raymond A
Abstract excerpt
While a variety of cultural, psychological and physiological factors contribute to variability in both clinical and experimental contexts, the role of genetic factors in human pain sensitivity is increasingly recognized as an important element. This study was performed to evaluate genetic influences on variability in human pain sensitivity associated with gender, ethnicity and temperament. Pain sensitivity in...
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