Neurogenic inflammation
Neurogenic inflammation |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Neurogenic inflammation is a general term used to describe the local release of inflammatory mediators from afferent neurons such as substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide.
Pathophysiology
This process appears to play an important role in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases including asthma, fibromyalgia, eczema, psoriasis and migraine.
External links
- Bronchial Asthma as Neurogenic Inflammatory Paroxysmal Disease Common neurogenic inflammatory mechanisms of asthma with migraine and trigeminal neuralgia.
- Psoriasis: Neurogenic inflammation and other mechanisms Psoriasis, a common inflammatory skin disorder.