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Unmyelinated afferent fibers are not only for pain anymore

2003; Wiley; Volume: 461; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/cne.10691

1096-9861

Alan R. Light, Edward R. Perl,

Neural dynamics and brain function

Journal of Comparative NeurologyVolume 461, Issue 2 p. 137-139 Commentary Unmyelinated afferent fibers are not only for pain anymore Alan R. Light, Corresponding Author Alan R. Light [email protected] Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7545Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7545Search for more papers by this authorEdward R. Perl, Edward R. Perl Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7545Search for more papers by this author Alan R. Light, Corresponding Author Alan R. Light [email protected] Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7545Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7545Search for more papers by this authorEdward R. Perl, Edward R. Perl Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7545Search for more papers by this author First published: 25 April 2003 https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.10691Citations: 41Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. LITERATURE CITED Adreani CM, Kaufman MP. 1998. Effect of arterial occlusion on responses of group III and IV afferents to dynamic exercise. 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