The cell biology of acute itch

Itch, the irritation we feel and the relief that comes from scratching, is an evolutionary warning system and defense against harmful environmental agents. Although once considered a subtype of pain, itch is now recognized as a unique sense, with its own distinct physiology and cell receptors. Here, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of itch and the molecular players that mediate this sensory modality.

• Publication year

  2016

• Venue

  Journal of Cell Biology

• Publication date

  2016-04-25

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1083/jcb.201603042PMID 27114499PMCID 4862869
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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