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NGF induces non-inflammatory localized and lasting mechanical and thermal hypersensitivity in human skin

  • Roman Rukwied

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany. Tel.: +49 621 383 3170; fax: +49 621 383 1463.
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  • Alexandra Mayer

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    • These authors contributed equally to the manuscript.
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  • Olga Kluschina

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    • These authors contributed equally to the manuscript.
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  • Otilia Obreja
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  • Marcus Schley
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  • Martin Schmelz

Received 23 July 2009 ,Revised 3 November 2009 ,Accepted 25 November 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2009.11.022

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