NK cells and neuropathic pain (IMAGE)

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NK cells and neuropathic pain

Caption

This diagram shows how NK cell function could in theory result in the resolution of neuropathic pain in the context of peripheral nerve injury by directed cytotoxicity against a number of pathological cellular targets.

Credit

Kim et al./Trends in Neurosciences

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