A subpopulation of nociceptors specifically linked to itch

Mechanisms of Itch Evoked by  -Alanine

(2012) Q. Liu et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

Transient activation of specific neurons in mice by selective expression of the capsaicin receptor

(2012) Ali D. Güler et al.   Nature Communications

In vivo responses of cutaneous C-mechanosensitive neurons in mouse to punctate chemical stimuli that elicit itch and nociceptive sensations in humans

(2011) C. Ma et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

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

Sensory responses to injection and punctate application of capsaicin and histamine to the skin

(2011) Parul Sikand et al.   PAIN

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

(2011) Q. Liu et al.   Science Signaling

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

In vivo visualization and functional characterization of primary somatic neurons

(2010) Chao Ma et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS

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

The multiple pathways for itch and their interactions with pain

(2010) Steve Davidson et al.   TRENDS IN NEUROSCIENCES

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

(2009) Qin Liu et al.   CELL

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Pain

(2009) Allan I. Basbaum et al.   CELL

Pruritic and Nociceptive Sensations and Dysesthesias From a Spicule of Cowhage

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

A robust and high-throughput Cre reporting and characterization system for the whole mouse brain

(2009) Linda Madisen 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

Separate Peripheral Pathways for Pruritus in Man

(2008) Barbara Namer et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Mechanisms of Compartmentalized Expression of Mrg Class G-Protein-Coupled Sensory Receptors

(2008) Y. Liu et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

A Role for Polymodal C-Fiber Afferents in Nonhistaminergic Itch

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

Behavioral differentiation between itch and pain in mouse

(2008) Steven G. Shimada et al.   PAIN

The Cell and Molecular Basis of Mechanical, Cold, and Inflammatory Pain

(2008) B. Abrahamsen et al.   SCIENCE