| Description |
1 online resource (v, ii, ii, 486 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Genes, neurons and neurotransmission -- Glutamate, excitatory transmission and pain -- Neuropeptides, ATP, retrograde messengers and opioids -- Inhibitory transmission and plasticity -- Postsynaptic signaling and gene regulation -- Peripheral nociceptor, amygdala and fear -- Spinal plasticity, reorganization and chronic pain -- Cortical plasticity, reorganization and amputation -- Endogenous analgesia and other form of analgesia -- Models for studying pain and searching for pain killers |
| Summary |
Pain is a major health concern and a growing field of research. Molecular biologists have made rapid progress in finding relationships between genetics and pain, and "Molecular Pain" is the first book specifically written to bring this research to doctors and pain scientists. Unlike traditional textbooks, this book utilizes basic neuroscience to explain the mechanisms of pain. It explores current pain medicine as well as alternative treatments for chronic pain, such as acupuncture. Edited by a leading neuroscientist and written by international experts, "Molecular Pain" is |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Pain -- Physiological aspects.
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Pain -- physiopathology
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Pain Management.
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MEDICAL -- Pain Medicine.
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Pain -- Physiological aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Zhuo, Min
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| ISBN |
9780387752693 |
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0387752692 |
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9781461929215 |
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1461929210 |
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