Elsevier Polymodal Receptor & Pathological Pain - Progress in Brain Research Vol 113

This volume celebrates Professor Takao Kumazawa's distinguished career at Nagoya University and gathers contributions from leading investigators worldwide. The collection explores how modern molecular biology has advanced understanding of polymodal receptors, with particular focus on deep and visceral sensing mechanisms and their role in pain pathology. Spanning from contemporary research reviews to reflections on pioneering neurophysiology, this Progress in Brain Research edition examines the intersection of receptor biology and clinical pain conditions. Essential reading for neurology practitioners, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking comprehensive insight into the physiological foundations of pathological pain and receptor signalling mechanisms.