Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
15(7), С. 892 - 892
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2022
Pain
and
itch
are
both
important
manifestations
of
various
disorders,
such
as
herpes
zoster,
atopic
dermatitis,
psoriasis.
Growing
evidence
suggests
that
sensations
have
shared
mediators,
overlapping
neural
circuitry,
similarities
in
sensitization
processes.
In
fact,
pain
coexist
some
disorders.
Determining
pharmaceutical
agents
targets
for
treating
concurrently
is
scientific
clinical
relevance.
Here
we
review
the
neurobiology
discuss
well
novel
compounds
effective
concurrent
treatment
these
sensations.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(6), С. 2091 - 2091
Опубликована: Март 7, 2023
Atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
is
a
common
highly
pruritic
chronic
inflammatory
skin
disorder
affecting
5–20%
of
children
worldwide,
while
the
prevalence
in
adults
varies
from
7
to
10%.
Patients
with
AD
experience
intense
pruritus
that
could
lead
sleep
disturbance
and
impaired
quality
life.
Here,
we
analyze
pathophysiology
itchiness
AD.
We
extensively
review
histamine-dependent
histamine-independent
pruritogens.
Several
receptors,
substance
P,
secreted
molecules,
chemokines,
cytokines
are
involved
as
mediators
itch.
also,
summarize
new
emerging
antipruritic
drugs
atopic
dermatitis.
Biomolecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(3), С. 485 - 485
Опубликована: Март 6, 2023
Autoimmune
bullous
skin
diseases
(AIBDs),
such
as
pemphigoid
(BP)
and
pemphigus,
are
characterized
caused
by
autoantibodies
targeting
structural
proteins.
In
BP,
clinical
experience
recent
systematic
evaluation
identified
pruritus
to
be
common
an
important
cause
of
impaired
quality
life.
Furthermore,
chronic
may
the
sole
symptom
BP.
a
retrospective
study
recently
documented
high
prevalence
pruritus.
The
temporal
relation
between
BP/pemphigus
are,
however,
unknown.
Likewise,
presence
in
AIBDs
other
than
BP
pemphigus
is
To
address
this,
we
performed
propensity-matched
cohort
studies
using
TriNetX,
providing
real-world
patient
data
(i)
assess
risk
develop
following
diagnosis
(ii)
vice
versa.
We
assessed
this
eight
AIBDs:
mucous
membrane
(MMP),
epidermolysis
bullosa
acquisita,
dermatitis
herpetiformis,
lichen
planus
pemphigoides
(LPP),
vulgaris,
foliaceous,
paraneoplastic
(PNP).
For
all
AIBDs,
was
associated
with
increased
for
subsequent
each
investigated
1,717,744
cases
(pruritus)
compared
controls.
observed
hazard
ratios
ranged
from
4.2
(CI
3.2–5.5;
p
<
0.0001)
MMP
28.7
3.9–211.3;
LPP.
Results
were
confirmed
two
subgroup
analyses.
When
restricting
observation
time
6
months
after
onset,
most
HRs
noticeably
increased,
e.g.,
6.9
6.2–7.9;
23.3
17.0–31.8;
Moreover,
frequently
developed
any
except
PNP.
Thus,
should
considered
differential
patients
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
114(6), С. 512 - 522
Опубликована: Март 23, 2023
Pruritus
is
the
most
common
symptom
of
dermatologic
and
systemic
diseases.
The
diagnosis
pruritus
clinical,
although
additional
tests
may
be
necessary
to
identify
or
confirm
cause.
Translational
medicine
has
led
discovery
new
mediators
itch,
pruritogens,
as
well
receptors.
Knowing
how
properly
recognize
main
pathway
that
mediates
itch
in
each
patient
key
successful
treatment.
Although
histaminergic
predominates
conditions
like
urticaria
drug-induced
pruritus,
it
nonhistaminergic
nearly
all
other
skin
diseases
covered
this
review.
Part
1
2-part
review
discusses
classification
testing,
pathophysiology
pruritogens
implicated
(including
cytokines
molecules),
central
sensitization
itch.
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
114(6), С. T512 - T522
Опубликована: Май 10, 2023
Pruritus
is
the
most
common
symptom
of
dermatologic
and
systemic
diseases.
The
diagnosis
pruritus
clinical,
although
additional
tests
may
be
necessary
to
identify
or
confirm
cause.
Translational
medicine
has
led
discovery
new
mediators
itch,
pruritogens,
as
well
receptors.
Knowing
how
properly
recognize
main
pathway
that
mediates
itch
in
each
patient
key
successful
treatment.
Although
histaminergic
predominates
conditions
like
urticaria
drug-induced
pruritus,
it
nonhistaminergic
nearly
all
other
skin
diseases
covered
this
review.
Part
1
2-part
review
discusses
classification
testing,
pathophysiology
pruritogens
implicated
(including
cytokines
molecules),
central
sensitization
itch.
Bioelectronic Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
9(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 5, 2023
Abstract
The
emerging
field
of
bioelectronic
medicine
(BEM)
is
poised
to
make
a
significant
impact
on
the
treatment
several
neurological
and
inflammatory
disorders.
With
BEM
therapies
being
recently
approved
for
clinical
use
others
in
late-phase
trials,
2022
summit
was
timely
scientific
meeting
convening
wide
range
experts
discuss
latest
developments
field.
Summit
held
over
two
days
New
York
with
more
than
thirty-five
invited
speakers
panelists
comprised
researchers
from
both
academia
industry.
goal
bring
international
leaders
together
advances
cultivate
collaborations
this
that
incorporates
aspects
neuroscience,
physiology,
molecular
medicine,
engineering,
technology.
This
Meeting
Report
recaps
findings
discussed
at
summarizes
main
rapidly
advancing
interdisciplinary
Our
hope
will
encourage
industry
push
forward
generate
new
multidisciplinary
form
basis
discoveries
we
can
next
Summit.
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(12), С. 115062 - 115062
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Itch
serves
as
a
self-protection
mechanism
against
harmful
external
agents,
whereas
uncontrolled
and
persistent
itch
severely
influences
the
quality
of
life
patients
aggravates
their
diseases.
Unfortunately,
existing
treatments
are
largely
ineffective.
The
current
difficulty
in
treatment
may
be
closely
related
to
fact
that
central
neural
mechanisms
underlying
processing,
especially
descending
inhibition
itch,
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
demonstrate
an
excitatory
circuit
from
rostral
anterior
cingulate
cortex
pyramidal
(rACC
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2022
Itch
(pruritus)
is
a
sensation
that
drives
desire
to
scratch,
behavior
observed
in
many
animals.
Although
generally
short-lasting
and
not
causing
harm,
there
are
several
pathological
conditions
where
chronic
itch
hallmark
symptom
which
prolonged
scratching
can
induce
damage.
Finding
medications
counteract
the
of
has
proven
difficult
due
molecular
complexity
involves
multitude
triggers,
receptors
signaling
pathways
between
skin,
immune
nerve
cells.
While
much
been
learned
about
pruritus
from
vivo
animal
models,
they
have
limitations
corroborate
necessity
for
transition
more
human
disease-like
models.
Also,
reducing
use
should
be
encouraged
research.
However,
conducting
experiments
also
ethically
challenging.
Thus,
clear
need
surrogate
models
used
pre-clinical
investigation
mechanisms
itch.
Most
vitro
research
focus
on
known
pruritogens.
For
this,
sensory
neurons
different
types
skin
and/or
cells
stimulated
2D
or
3D
co-culture,
factors
such
as
neurotransmitter
cytokine
release
measured.
There
however
simplistic
example,
all
naturally
occurring
cell
present
no
connection
itch-sensing
organ,
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Nevertheless,
offer
chance
investigate
otherwise
inaccessible
specific
cell–cell
interactions
pathways.
In
recent
years,
stem
cell-based
approaches
primary
emerged
viable
alternatives
standard
lines
tissue.
As
increased
their
complexity,
further
opportunities
elaborated
means
investigating
developed.
this
review,
we
introduce
latest
concepts
discuss
advantages
current
provide
valuable
contributions
might
help
meet
unmet
clinical
refined
anti-pruritic
substances.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2023
Itch
is
a
protective
sensation
that
drives
scratching.
Although
specific
cell
types
have
been
proposed
to
underlie
itch,
the
neural
circuit
basis
for
itch
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
used
two-photon
Ca2+
imaging
of
dorsal
horn
visualize
neuronal
populations
are
activated
by
itch-inducing
agents.
We
identify
convergent
population
spinal
neurons
defined
expression
GRPR.
Moreover,
discover
conveyed
brain
via
GRPR-expressing
output
target
lateral
parabrachial
nucleus.
Further,
show
nalfurafine,
clinically
effective
kappa
opioid
receptor
agonist,
relieves
inhibiting
GRPR
spinoparabrachial
neurons.
Finally,
demonstrate
subset
persistent,
cell-intrinsic
oscillations.
These
experiments
provide
first
population-level
view
respond
pruritic
stimuli,
pinpoint
convey
brain,
and
cellular
agonists
inhibition
itch.