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ReviewFrontiers in cellular neuroscience2025

Spinal astrocytes involved in the pathogenesis and treatment of neuropathic pain.

Xiangmiao Li, Yushan Huang, Jinzhu Bai

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Review in Frontiers in cellular neuroscience, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Glial cells in neuropathic pain.Physiological reviews · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Xiangmiao LiSchool of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Yushan HuangSchool of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Jinzhu BaiSchool of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuropathic pain is a common and severe type of chronic pain, and its pathogenesis has not been fully defined. Increasing evidence shows that spinal astrocytes play indispensable roles in the occurrence and development of neuropathic pain. Most studies have suggested that activated astrocytes can crosstalk with other glial cells and neurons through morphological and functional changes, exacerbating the development of pain. However, reactive astrocytes have a dual role. As a defense mechanism, reactive astrocytes have roles in increasing neuroprotection and stimulating neurogenesis. Studies have demonstrated a potentially beneficial role for astrocyte activation in neuropathic pain. In addition, the therapeutic mechanisms of multiple drugs and neuromodulatory techniques are thought to be related to astrocytes. This review highlights the recent advances and significance of spinal astrocytes, emphasizing the need for a better understanding of their roles in the pathogenesis and treatment of neuropathic pain.

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astrocytesneuropathic painpathogenesisspinal cordtreatment

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PMID40062207
PMCPMC11885516

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