Interaction of human keratinocytes and nerve fiber terminals at the neuro-cutaneous unit

Traditionally, peripheral sensory neurons are assumed as the exclusive transducers of external stimuli. Current research moves epidermal keratinocytes into focus as sensors and transmitters of nociceptive and non-nociceptive sensations, tightly interacting with intraepidermal nerve fibers at the neu...

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Main Authors: Christoph Erbacher, Sebastian Britz, Philine Dinkel, Thomas Klein, Markus Sauer, Christian Stigloher, Nurcan Üçeyler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2024-01-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/77761