Glutamate acts as a key neurotransmitter for itch in the mammalian spinal cord

Itch sensation is one of the major sensory experiences of humans and animals. Recent studies using genetic deletion techniques have proposed that gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) is a key neurotransmitter for itch in the spinal cord. However, these studies are mainly based on behavioral responses and...

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Published in:Molecular Pain
Main Authors: Qi-Yu Chen, Min Zhuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-01-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17448069231152101