There is growing interest in the complex relationship between the nervous and immune
systems and how its alteration can affect homeostasis and result in the development of …

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the structure, neurochemical content, and
functions of corneal nerves, with special emphasis on human corneal nerves. A revised …

Although the requirement of neurotrophins for the prevention of cell death in the peripheral
nervous system is well established, their physiological involvement in nerve growth is still …

Koltzenburg, Martin, Cheryl L. Stucky, and Gary R. Lewin. Receptive properties of mouse
sensory neurons innervating hairy skin. J. Neurophysiol. 78: 1841–1850, 1997. Using an in …

To determine how signals emanating from Trk transmit neurotrophin actions in primary
neurons, we tested the ability of TrkB mutated at defined effector binding sites to promote …

In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is an emerging technology that provides minimally
invasive, high resolution, steady-state assessment of the ocular surface at the cellular level …

Invasive procedures that would be painful in children and adults are frequently performed on
infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. This article discusses sensory responses …

The chapter reviews some of recent evidence which suggests that one neurotrophin, nerve
growth factor (NGF), is a peripherally produced mediator of some persistent pain states …

The increasing use of transgenic mice for the study of pain mechanisms necessitates
comprehensive understanding of the murine somatosensory system. Using an in vivo mouse …

The precise coordination of the many events in nervous system development is absolutely
critical for the correct establishment of functional circuits. The postganglionic sympathetic …