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Introduction to Nociceptors and Perception of Pain

Difficulty level
Beginner
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Duration
28:09

This lecture focuses on the comprehension of nociception and pain sensation, highlighting how the somatosensory system and different molecular partners are involved in nociception.

Topics covered in this lesson
  • Nociception vs. pain
  • How nociception works and how a nociceptor is defined
  • Characteristics of nerve fibers and dorsal root ganglia
  • How to test nociception: Methods available for rodents and humans
  • Types of pain and pain models
  • Pain pathways and important molecular partners (neurotransmitters, cytokines, growth factors and channels)
  • Specific pain syndromes and pain therapy