NOV/CCN3 attenuates inflammatory pain through regulation of matrix metalloproteinases-2 and -9

CCN3 increases cell motility and MMP-13 expression in human chondrosarcoma through integrin-dependent pathway

(2011) Huey-En Tzeng et al.   JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY

CCL2 Released from Neuronal Synaptic Vesicles in the Spinal Cord Is a Major Mediator of Local Inflammation and Pain after Peripheral Nerve Injury

(2011) J. Van Steenwinckel et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

CCN3 Inhibits Neointimal Hyperplasia Through Modulation of Smooth Muscle Cell Growth and Migration

(2010) Tatsushi Shimoyama et al.   ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY

The CCN family: A new class of inflammation modulators?

(2010) L. Kular et al.   BIOCHIMIE

Substance P and glutamate receptor antagonists improve the anti-arthritic actions of dexamethasone in rats

(2010) Francis FY Lam et al.   BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY

Therapeutic potential of matrix metalloprotease inhibitors in neuropathic pain

(2010) Rishabh Dev et al.   EXPERT OPINION ON INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS

Spinal Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Contributes to Physical Dependence on Morphine in Mice

(2010) W.-T. Liu et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

A novel role of CCN3 in regulating endothelial inflammation

(2010) Zhiyong Lin et al.   Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling

JNK-Induced MCP-1 Production in Spinal Cord Astrocytes Contributes to Central Sensitization and Neuropathic Pain

(2009) Y.-J. Gao et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

NOV/CCN3 promotes maturation of cerebellar granule neuron precursors

(2009) G. Le Dréau et al.   MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE

Efficient siRNA delivery into primary cells by a peptide transduction domain–dsRNA binding domain fusion protein

(2009) Akiko Eguchi et al.   NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY

The c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1 (JNK1) in spinal astrocytes is required for the maintenance of bilateral mechanical allodynia under a persistent inflammatory pain condition

(2009) Yong-Jing Gao et al.   PAIN

Mode of action of cytokines on nociceptive neurons

(2009) Nurcan Üçeyler et al.   EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH

Deadly liaisons: fatal attraction between CCN matricellular proteins and the tumor necrosis factor family of cytokines

(2009) Chih-Chiun Chen et al.   Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling

Chemokines and pain mechanisms

(2008) Catherine Abbadie et al.   BRAIN RESEARCH REVIEWS

Fibronectin/integrin system is involved in P2X4 receptor upregulation in the spinal cord and neuropathic pain after nerve injury

(2008) Makoto Tsuda et al.   GLIA

Functions and mechanisms of action of CCN matricellular proteins

(2008) Chih-Chiun Chen et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY

Spinal CCL2 pronociceptive action is no longer effective in CCR2 receptor antagonist-treated rats

(2008) Marc-Andr Dansereau et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROCHEMISTRY

Cytokine Mechanisms of Central Sensitization: Distinct and Overlapping Role of Interleukin-1 , Interleukin-6, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-  in Regulating Synaptic and Neuronal Activity in the Superficial Spinal Cord

(2008) Y. Kawasaki et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

MMPs initiate Schwann cell-mediated MBP degradation and mechanical nociception after nerve damage

(2008) Hideo Kobayashi et al.   MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE

Distinct roles of matrix metalloproteases in the early- and late-phase development of neuropathic pain

(2008) Yasuhiko Kawasaki et al.   NATURE MEDICINE

Integrin signaling is integral to regeneration

(2007) Michele L. Lemons et al.   EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY

Role of interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α-dependent expression of cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA in thermal hyperalgesia induced by chronic inflammation in mice

(2007) M. Narita et al.   NEUROSCIENCE