Article
COL6A5 variants in familial neuropathic chronic itch.
Brain : a journal of neurology - 1 Mar 2017
Martinelli-Boneschi Filippo, Colombi Marina, Castori Marco, Devigili Grazia, Eleopra Roberto, Malik Rayaz A, Ritelli Marco, Zoppi Nicoletta, Dordoni Chiara, Sorosina Melissa, Grammatico Paola, Fadavi Hassan, Gerrits Monique M, Almomani Rowida, Faber Catharina G, Merkies Ingemar S J, Toniolo Daniela, Cocca Massimiliano, Doglioni Claudio, Waxman Stephen G, Dib-Hajj Sulayman D, Taiana Michela M, Sassone Jenny, Lombardi Raffaella, Cazzato Daniele, Zauli Andrea, Santoro Silvia, Marchi Margherita, Lauria Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Itch is thought to represent the peculiar response to stimuli conveyed by somatosensory pathways shared with pain through the activation of specific neurons and receptors. It can occur in association with dermatological, systemic and neurological diseases, or be the side effect of certain drugs. However, some patients suffer from chronic idiopathic itch that is frequently ascribed to psychological distress and...
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