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From genes to pain: nerve growth factor and hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type V.
The European journal of neuroscience - 1 Feb 2014
Capsoni Simona
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type V (HSAN V) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the loss of deep pain perception. The anomalous pain and temperature sensations are due to the absence of nociceptive sensory innervation. The neurotrophin nerve growth factor (NGF), by binding to tropomyosin receptor A (TrkA) and p75NTR receptors, is essential for the development and survival of...
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