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Title: Reversible attenuation of neuropathic-like manifestations in rats by lesions or local blocks of the intralaminar or the medial thalamic nuclei.
Author: Saad? NE, Al Amin H, Abdel Baki S, Chalouhi S, Jabbur SJ, Atweh SF.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Thalamic somatosensory nuclei have been classified into medial and lateral systems based on their role in nociception. An imbalance between these two systems may result in abnormal somatic sensations and spontaneous pain. This study
Journal: Exp Neurol. 2007 Mar;204(1):205-19. Epub 2006 Nov 28