Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Common protein in skin can 'turn on' allergic itch

A commonly expressed protein in skin -- periostin -- can directly activate itch-associated neurons in the skin, according to new research. Blocking periostin receptors on these neurons reduced the itch response in a mouse model of atopic dermatitis, or eczema.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200407131429.htm

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