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Role of neuroglia in neuropathic pain and depression

2021; Elsevier BV; Volume: 174; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105957

1096-1186

Qianqian Liu, Rui Li, Wei Yang, Ranji Cui, Bingjin Li,

Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects

Patients with neuropathic pain induced by nerve injury usually present with co-morbid affective changes, such as depression. Neuroglia was reported to play an important role in the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain both centrally and peripherally. Meanwhile, there have been studies showing that neuroglia participated in the development of depression. However, the specific role of neuroglia in neuropathic pain and depression has not been reviewed comprehensively. Therefore, we summarized the recent findings on the role of neuroglia in neuropathic pain and depression. Based on this review, we found a bridge-like role of neuroglia in neuropathic pain co-morbid with depression. This review may provide therapeutic implications in the treatment of neuropathic pain and offer potential help in the studies of mechanisms in the future.