The Sciatic Nerve Cuffing Model of Neuropathic Pain in Mice
Title:
The Sciatic Nerve Cuffing Model of Neuropathic Pain in Mice
Author:
Yalcin, Ipek
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
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online resource (429 seconds)
Series:
Medicine
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Abstract:
Neuropathic pain is a consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the somatosensory system. The "cuff model" of neuropathic pain in mice consists of the implantation of a polyethylene cuff around the main branch of the sciatic nerve. Mechanical allodynia is tested using von Frey filaments.
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https://www.jove.com/t/51608