Nucleus tractus solitarius mediates hyperalgesia induced by chronic pancreatitis in rats.

CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that enhanced excitatory transmission within the caudal NTS contributes to pancreatic pain and emphasize the NTS as a pivotal hub for the processing of pancreatic afferents, which provide novel insights into the central sensitization of painful CP.
PMID: 31686764 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 27, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bai Y, Chen YB, Qiu XT, Chen YB, Ma LT, Li YQ, Sun HK, Zhang MM, Zhang T, Chen T, Fan BY, Li H, Li YQ Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research