Role of GRPR in Acupuncture Intervention in the “Itch-scratch Vicious Cycle” Spinal Circuit of Chronic Pruritus

Role of GRPR in Acupuncture Intervention in the “Itch-scratch Vicious Cycle” Spinal Circuit of Chronic Pruritus

Abstract Many previous studies have shown the potential antipruritic effect of acupuncture. This paper reviews the antipruritic mechanisms of acupuncture according to these aspects: sample characteristics, detail of intervention, and effects evaluation. The majority of research on acupuncture’s anti...

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Main Authors: Jia-jia Liu, Xuemei Li, Jing Guo, Shuguang Yu, Sha Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Chinese Medicine
Subjects:
GRPR
Acupuncture
Chronic pruritus
Itch-scratch
Spinal circuit
Ventral tegmental area (VTA)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13020-022-00706-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13020-022-00706-4

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