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The Central Role of Glia in Pathological Pain and the Potential of Targeting the Cannabinoid 2 Receptor for Pain Relief. 神经胶质细胞在病理性疼痛中的中心作用和靶向大麻素2受体缓解疼痛的潜力。

ISRN anesthesiology Pub Date : 2011-01-01 DOI: 10.5402/2011/593894

Jenny L Wilkerson, Erin D Milligan

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