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Neurotrophic factors and their inhibitors in chronic pain treatment

Authors :
Jayne H. Kelleher
Damini Tewari
Stephen B. McMahon
Source :
Neurobiology of Disease, Vol 97, Iss , Pp 127-138 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2017.

Abstract

Chronic pain affects more than 20% of the UK population. Neurotrophic factors have been identified as therapeutic targets to improve current treatments of chronic pain. This review article focuses on nerve growth factor (NGF) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) as potential therapeutic targets. In this review we highlight the mechanisms of action and the current progress of targeted therapies in clinical trials.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1095953X
Volume :
97
Issue :
127-138
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Neurobiology of Disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.25d8448acfa048e4821524852182c72d
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2016.03.025