Neuroactive steroids and the peripheral nervous system: An update.
Steroids
; 103: 23-30, 2015 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
In the present review we summarize observations to date supporting the concept that neuroactive steroids are synthesized in the peripheral nervous system, regulate the physiology of peripheral nerves and exert notable neuroprotective actions. Indeed, neuroactive steroids have been recently proposed as therapies for different types of peripheral neuropathy, like for instance those occurring during aging, chemotherapy, physical injury and diabetes. Moreover, pharmacological tools able to increase the synthesis of neuroactive steroids might represent new interesting therapeutic strategy to be applied in case of peripheral neuropathy.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Esteroides
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Sistema Nervioso Periférico
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Neurotransmisores
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Steroids
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia