Lack of genetic association of neutral endopeptidase (NEP) with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2010.01.044

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Lack of genetic association of neutral endopeptidase (NEP) with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Neuroscience letters - 12 Mar 2010

Huehne Kathrin, Schaal Ute, Leis Stefan, Uebe Steffen, Gosso M Florencia, van den Maagdenberg Arn M J M, Maihöfner Christian, Birklein Frank, Rautenstrauss Bernd, Winterpacht Andreas

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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition that is characterized by severe pain and exaggerated neurogenic inflammation, which may develop after injury or surgery. Neurogenic inflammation is mediated by neuropeptides, such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P (SP) t...

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