Immunohistochemical study on the distribution of ion channels in rat trigeminal sensory nucleus.

  • Park, H.Y. (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Kyung-Hee Univ.) ;
  • Choi, G.W. (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Kyung-Hee Univ.) ;
  • Choi, H.Y. (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Kyung-Hee Univ.)
  • Published : 2001.11.01

Abstract

Trigeminal sensory nerves relay mechanical, thermal, chemical and proprioceptive information from craniofacial region. Therefore, it is important of dentistry. Trigeminal sensory nucleus consists of principal sensory trigeminal nucleus, spinal trigeminal nuclei, mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus. Transmission of these sensation depends on function and distribution of ion channels.(omitted)

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