Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Neuroscientists find 'gatekeeper' in itching sensations plays no role in pain transmission

A neurotransmitter study in mice found that BNP is involved in relaying itching sensations but not pain. A better understanding of pain and itch pathways could help researchers develop targeted therapies for diseases with chronic itching, including multiple sclerosis and kidney failure.



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