A Spinal Circuit for Mechanically-Evoked Itch

Steve Davidson

doi:10.1016/j.tins.2015.12.001

A Spinal Circuit for Mechanically-Evoked Itch

Steve Davidson

Molecular Pathobiology

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Abstract

A satisfactory neurobiological understanding of itch has proved difficult to reach. Bourane et al. have now uncovered a previously unrecognized spinal circuit for mechanically-induced itch and elucidated a mechanism that keeps it in check. Dysregulation of this circuit could contribute to chronic itch, suggesting a new strategy for itch relief.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-2
Number of pages	2
Journal	Trends in Neurosciences
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2015.12.001
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

Itch
Mechanoreceptor
Pain
Scratch
Spinal
Touch

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience

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A Spinal Circuit for Mechanically-Evoked Itch

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