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NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
Volume 756, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2021.135965
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BDNF; Neuropathic pain; Spinal dorsal horn
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) [81860225]
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Neuropathic pain is a common symptom of many diseases, and the mechanisms underlying its onset and persistence are unclear, leading researchers to focus on the BDNF signaling pathway in the spinal dorsal horn.
Neuropathic pain (NP) is caused by direct or indirect damage to the nervous system and is a common symptom of many diseases. The mechanisms underlying the onset and persistence of NP are unclear. Therefore, research concerning these mechanisms has become an important focus in the medical field. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a member of the neurotrophic factor family of signaling molecules. BDNF is an important regulator of neuronal development, synaptic transmission, and cellular and synaptic plasticity, which are essential for nerve maintenance and repair. However, BDNF is upregulated in the spinal dorsal horn and can promote NP by activating glial cells, reducing inhibitory functions and enhancing excitement after nociceptive stimulation. This review considers the relationship between NP and BDNF signaling in the spinal dorsal horn and discusses potentially related pathological mechanisms.
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