Neurokinin 2 receptor-mediated bladder and colorectal responses in aged spinal cord injured rats.

Lesley MarsonRaymond PiattJason B CookKarl B Thor

Published in: Spinal cord (2021)

An NK2R agonist produced similar responses in young adult and aged SCI rats, suggesting this class of agonists could be used as a potential therapy to induce on-demand urination and defecation in aged populations, with or without SCI.

Keyphrases

spinal cord injury
spinal cord
young adults
neuropathic pain
stem cells
human health
climate change
childhood cancer