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Phenotypic modification of primary sensory neurons: the role of nerve growth factor in the production of persistent pain.
Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences - 29 Mar 1996
Woolf C J
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Inflammation results in an early and maintained elevation in nerve growth factor (NGF) levels in inflamed tissues. Neutralizing the action of the increased NGF with specific anti-NGF antibodies substantially diminishes inflammatory hypersensitivity, indicating that this neurotrophin is a key medi...
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