Abstract
The bradykinin B1 receptor is thought to be induced by tissue injurY and inflammation. In the present study, we have investigated whether there is a basal expression of B1 receptor in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and trigeminal ganglion neurons in rats. A substantial number of neurons in both DRGs and trigeminal ganglia were found to be B1-immunoreactive in rats. Both small and medium-sized DRG neurons were B1-immunoreactive, suggesting that they are likely to be Aδ- or C-fibre neurons which are involved in nociceptive transmission. These results support a possible role for B1 receptors in the modulation of nociceptive sensorY transmission.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4003-4005 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | NeuroReport |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- B receptor
- B receptor knock-out
- Bradykinin
- Dorsal root ganglia (DRG)
- Immunohistochemistry
- Trigeminal nerve ganglia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience