Histaminergic and non-histaminergic itch : from channels to behavior / Merab G. Tsagareli [and eight others] editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tsagareli, Merab G., editor.

Series:

Dermatology--laboratory and clinical research series.

Dermatology - laboratory and clinical research

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Itching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

"Itch (pruritus) is an unpleasant skin sensation that compels a person to scratch the affected area. The pathological consequences of itching affect the quality of life just as much as pain. Chronic pruritus conditions such as atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, or psoriasis pose a significant socioeconomic burden. This book provides an original account of behavioral, cellular, and molecular aspects of itch in experimental rodents and human subjects. It concentrates on the role of different cellular membrane ion channels functioning in itch states and spinal and cortical pathways which mediate the neural cascade of itch-signaling. The book shows that ion channels are promising targets for developing a new group of antipruritic drugs at the periphery and central levels for therapeutic intervention"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Tsagareli, Merab G. Histaminergic and Non-Histaminergic Itch: from Channels to Behavior

ISBN:

979-88-86978-82-7