The Role of N-Methyl-d-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptors in Pain: A Review

Abstract
There is accumulating evidence to implicate the importance of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors to the induction and maintenance of central sensitization during pain states. However, NMDA receptors may also mediate peripheral sensitization and visceral pain. NMDA receptors are composed of NR1, N