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Substance P.

D G Snijdelaar·R Dirksen·R Slappendel·B J Crul
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Substance P is considered to be an important neuropeptide in nociceptive processes. Although substance P was described more than 60 years ago, there is still controversy about its exact role in nociception. This article reviews the current knowledge about the function of substance P in pain. Special emphasis is put on how to use this knowledge in the development of new ways to treat pain.

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D G Snijdelaar, R Dirksen, R Slappendel, B J Crul. 2000. Substance P.. https://doi.org/10.1053/eujp.2000.0171

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