Glial activation: a driving force for pathological pain

@article{Watkins2001GlialAA,
  title={Glial activation: a driving force for pathological pain},
  author={Linda R. Watkins and Erin D. Milligan and Steven F. Maier},
  journal={Trends in Neurosciences},
  year={2001},
  volume={24},
  pages={450-455}
}
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