Pruriceptive spinothalamic tract neurons: physiological properties and projection targets in the primate

A Role for Nociceptive, Myelinated Nerve Fibers in Itch Sensation

(2011) M. Ringkamp et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

BAM8-22 Peptide Produces Itch and Nociceptive Sensations in Humans Independent of Histamine Release

(2011) P. Sikand et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

TRPA1 is required for histamine-independent, Mas-related G protein–coupled receptor–mediated itch

(2011) Sarah R Wilson et al.   NATURE NEUROSCIENCE

A tale of two itches. Common features and notable differences in brain activation evoked by cowhage and histamine induced itch

(2011) Alexandru D.P. Papoiu et al.   NEUROIMAGE

Transmitters and Pathways Mediating Inhibition of Spinal Itch-Signaling Neurons by Scratching and Other Counterstimuli

(2011) Tasuku Akiyama et al.   PLoS One

The Distinct Roles of Two GPCRs, MrgprC11 and PAR2, in Itch and Hyperalgesia

(2011) Q. Liu et al.   Science Signaling

Cathepsin S Elicits Itch and Signals via Protease-Activated Receptors

(2010) Vemuri B. Reddy et al.   JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY

Facial Injections of Pruritogens and Algogens Excite Partly Overlapping Populations of Primary and Second-Order Trigeminal Neurons in Mice

(2010) T. Akiyama et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

VGLUT2-Dependent Glutamate Release from Nociceptors Is Required to Sense Pain and Suppress Itch

(2010) Yang Liu et al.   NEURON

VGLUT2-Dependent Sensory Neurons in the TRPV1 Population Regulate Pain and Itch

(2010) Malin C. Lagerström et al.   NEURON

Loss of Inhibitory Interneurons in the Dorsal Spinal Cord and Elevated Itch in Bhlhb5 Mutant Mice

(2010) Sarah E. Ross et al.   NEURON

Dorsal horn neurons expressing NK-1 receptors mediate scratching in rats

(2010) Earl E. Carstens et al.   NEUROREPORT

The multiple pathways for itch and their interactions with pain

(2010) Steve Davidson et al.   TRENDS IN NEUROSCIENCES

Impact of Scratching on Itch and Sympathetic Reflexes Induced by Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) and Histamine

(2009) F Kosteletzky et al.   ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA

Sensory Neuron-Specific GPCR Mrgprs Are Itch Receptors Mediating Chloroquine-Induced Pruritus

(2009) Qin Liu et al.   CELL

Pruritic and Nociceptive Sensations and Dysesthesias From a Spicule of Cowhage

(2009) R. H. LaMotte et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Excitation of Mouse Superficial Dorsal Horn Neurons by Histamine and/or PAR-2 Agonist: Potential Role in Itch

(2009) Tasuku Akiyama et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Activation of Superficial Dorsal Horn Neurons in the Mouse by a PAR-2 Agonist and 5-HT: Potential Role in Itch

(2009) T. Akiyama et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

Relief of itch by scratching: state-dependent inhibition of primate spinothalamic tract neurons

(2009) Steve Davidson et al.   NATURE NEUROSCIENCE

Similar itch and nociceptive sensations evoked by punctate cutaneous application of capsaicin, histamine and cowhage

(2009) Parul Sikand et al.   PAIN

TRPV1-expressing primary afferents generate behavioral responses to pruritogens via multiple mechanisms

(2009) N. Imamachi et al.   PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Cellular Basis of Itch Sensation

(2009) Y.-G. Sun et al.   SCIENCE

Termination Zones of Functionally Characterized Spinothalamic Tract Neurons Within the Primate Posterior Thalamus

(2008) Steve Davidson et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Separate Peripheral Pathways for Pruritus in Man

(2008) Barbara Namer et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

A Role for Polymodal C-Fiber Afferents in Nonhistaminergic Itch

(2008) L. M. Johanek et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

Cowhage-Evoked Itch Is Mediated by a Novel Cysteine Protease: A Ligand of Protease-Activated Receptors

(2008) V. B. Reddy et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

The role of histamine H1 and H4 receptors in allergic inflammation: the search for new antihistamines

(2008) Robin L. Thurmond et al.   NATURE REVIEWS DRUG DISCOVERY

Cerebral Processing of Histamine-Induced Itch Using Short-Term Alternating Temperature Modulation – An fMRI Study

(2007) Michael Valet et al.   JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY