Rapid elevation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor production in the bilateral trigeminal ganglia by unilateral transection of the mental nerve in mice

Conclusions Unilateral nerve injury upregulates BDNF production in the bilateral trigeminal ganglia by NO-mediated and/or indirect activation of afferent neurons, resulting in contralateral hyperalgesia.
Source: NeuroReport - Category: Neurology Tags: Degeneration and Repair Source Type: research