Search for dissertations about: "Gunilla Brodda Jansen"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Gunilla Brodda Jansen.

2. 1. Contributions of calcitonin gene-related peptide in ischemia, inflammation and nociception

   Author : Gunilla Brodda Jansen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : 5-hydroxytryptamine; acupuncture; blood flow; calcitonin gene-related pep- tide; edema formation; histamine; inflammation; ischemia; mast cells; neuropeptides; neutrophils; nociception; sensory stimulation; substance P; surgical flaps; withdrawal res;

   Abstract : The sensory neuropeptide Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a very potent vasodilator with a wide distribution in peripheral sensory nerves, often co-stored with substance P. In the present study, the effects of CGRP in different models of ischemia, inflammation and nociception were examined. READ MORE