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Figure 6 | Molecular Pain

Figure 6

From: Targeting adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in preclinical models reveals a potential mechanism for the treatment of neuropathic pain

Figure 6

AMPK activators suppress hyperexcitability of sensory neurons. A) Patch clamp analysis of mouse primary sensory neurons cultured in the presence of NGF (50 ng/ml, n = 13) demonstrate an increase in the B) number of ramp currentevoked action potentials vs. vehicle (n = 14) and C) reduced latency to first action potential in response to ramp currents. Metformin (1 hr, n = 14) and A769662 (1 hr, n =12) reverse these parameters. A769662 effect persists after washout (n = 8). Colored stars denote significant effects compared to the NGF + Vehicle group. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01 and ***p < 0.001.

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