Neuroprotective effect of l-theanine in a rat model of chronic constriction injury of sciatic nerve-induced neuropathic pain

Authors
SM Chen, MH Wang, HS Soung et al

Lab
Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.

Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association

Abstract
We investigated the protective efficacy of l-theanine (LT), the major amino acid components of green tea, on chronic constriction injury (CCI) of sciatic nerve-induced neuropathic pain (NP) development and neuronal functional changes in rats.

BIOSEB Instruments Used:
Von Frey Filaments (Bio-VF-M)