| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8800508 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Most small neurons innervating the hip joint express CGRP. Furthermore, hip joint inflammation caused an increase in CGRP-positive neurons, but not in IB4-binding neurons. Our results suggest that CGRP-expressing nerve growth factor-dependent neurons are primarily responsible for hip joint pain and may represent therapeutic targets.
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Authors
Takayuki Nakajima, Seiji Ohtori, Junichi Nakamura, Takane Suzuki, Yasuchika Aoki, Atsuya Watanabe, Makoto Takazawa, Kazuhisa Takahashi,