Distribution of Ion Channels in Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons of Rat.

  • Kim, A.K. (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Kyung-Hee Univ.) ;
  • Choi, K.K. (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Kyung-Hee Univ.) ;
  • Choi, H.Y. (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Kyung-Hee Univ.)
  • Published : 2001.11.01

Abstract

Trigeminal nerve functions movement and sensation on orofacial region. Therefore, it is very important in dental clinic. Neurons with their cell bodies in trigeminal ganglion of trigeminal nerve root are primary sensory neurons and playa role of tactile sense, pressure, vibration and pain of orofacial area. Transmission of these senses depends on ion channels, we know that trigeminal ganglion neuron exists many kind of ion channels. Methods of definition on ion channel are several, but in this study we use immunostaining for detection of ion channels.(omitted)

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