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Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Chronic Pain in Animal Study
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Title Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Chronic Pain in Animal Study
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569045?src=rss
Description Administration of an endorphin gene via lumbar puncture appears to cause a significant analgesic effect in a rat model of chronic pain. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jan 23, 2008
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