The intention of this book is to provide a comprehensive and contemporary review of the biology
of sensory nerves. In keeping with the theme of the Handbook series an emphasis will be placed
on the actions of drugs transmitters and autacoids that initiate or inhibit sensory nerve
activation (through actions on ion channels and receptors at their peripheral terminals) or
modulate the release or actions of the transmitters released from the central terminals of
sensory nerves. Based on extensive supportive evidence in the literature it is our view that
many diseases are characterised by alterations in sensory nerve function (eg pain
cardiovascular disease and migraine). It is our belief that this book will be unique as it
will comprehensively cover the role of sensory nerves across many therapeutic areas.
