Abstract
Sprague-Dawley rats neonatally treated with capsaicin exhibited significant changes in 2-deoxy-glucose uptake in the subcortical somatosensory structures following repetitive whisker deflection. There was an increased uptake in the spinal trigeminal nucleus pars caudalis and a decrease in the principal sensory nucleus and the ventral posteromedial thalamic nucleus. The present study suggests that disruption of nociceptive afferents during development causes functional changes to subcortical somatosensory trigeminal nuclei.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.