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Chapter 7: Cortical Sensitization and Reorganization

      https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814324533_0007Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
      Abstract:

      The following sections are included:

      • News and Views

      • Summary

      • Introduction

      • Cortical reorganization

      • LTP in the ACC after injury

      • Experimentally induced LTP and LTD

      • Presynaptic glutamate release

      • Postsynaptic AMPA receptor changes

      • Postsynaptic NMDA receptors

      • Calcium-stimulated AC1

      • Upregulation of AC1 in chronic visceral pain

      • Upregulation of PKMζ

      • Altered intrinsic properties after injury

      • Activation by allodynic stimulation

      • Loss of inhibition

      • Possible roles of microglia

      • Enhancement of ACC top-down facilitation

      • Conclusions

      • References