Article
The NGFR100W Mutation Specifically Impairs Nociception without Affecting Cognitive Performance in a Mouse Model of Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type V.
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience - 4 Dec 2019
Testa Giovanna, Mainardi Marco, Morelli Chiara, Olimpico Francesco, Pancrazi Laura, Petrella Carla, Severini Cinzia, Florio Rita, Malerba Francesca, Stefanov Antonia, Strettoi Enrica, Brandi Rossella, Arisi Ivan, Heppenstall Paul, Costa Mario, Capsoni Simona, Cattaneo Antonino
Abstract excerpt
Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a key mediator of nociception, acting during the development and differentiation of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons, and on adult DRG neuron sensitization to painful stimuli. NGF also has central actions in the brain, where it regulates the phenotypic maintenance of cholinergic neurons. The physiological function of NGF as a pain mediator is altered in patients with Hereditary...
Topics
- Animals
- Behavior, Animal
- Cognition
- Female
- Ganglia, Spinal
- Gene Knock-In Techniques
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathies
- Humans
