Red ginseng extract blocks histamine-dependent itch by inhibition of H1R/TRPV1 pathway in sensory neurons

Background: Korean Red Ginseng—a steamed root of Panax ginseng Meyer—has long been used as a traditional medicine in Asian countries. Its antipruritic effect was recently found, but no molecular mechanisms were revealed. Thus, the current study focused on determining the underlying molecular mechani...

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Main Authors: Yongwoo Jang, Wook-Joo Lee, Gyu-Sang Hong, Won-Sik Shim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-07-01
Series:Journal of Ginseng Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S122684531500007X