Peripheral Mechanims Of Analgesia In Inflammatory Pain
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,018.00
Summary
This proposal will explore for the first time the interaction between the peripheral nervous system and the immune system and the effect on pain. Our preliminary studies highlight the direct interaction between the immune system and the nervous system as having an integral role in the control of pain in inflammation. Indeed these studies emphasis the impact of a compromised immune system on this inflammatory pain.