作者: François Rassendren , Lauriane Ulmann
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40282-1_30
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摘要: P2X receptors are ATP-gated channels and form the third major family of ligand-gated channels. Unlike other neurotransmitter-gated channels, have a widespread distribution outside brain involved in many physiological functions. A main function associated to is chronic pain. This chapter focuses on mechanisms underlying involvement pain, with particular emphasis contribution P2X4 P2X7 expressed by immune cells establishment network hyperexcitability