Peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor contributes to chronic osteoarthritis joint pain
(2020)
Journal Article
Gowler, P. R., Li, L., Woodhams, S. G., Bennett, A. J., Suzuki, R., Walsh, D. A., & Chapman, V. (2020). Peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor contributes to chronic osteoarthritis joint pain. PAIN, 161(1), 61-73. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001694
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and the high-affinity receptor tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TrkB) have important roles in neuronal survival and in spinal sensitization mechanisms associated with chronic pain. Recent clinical evidence also... Read More about Peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor contributes to chronic osteoarthritis joint pain.