Genetic identification of C fibres that detect massage-like stroking of hairy skin in vivo
Genetic identification of C fibres that detect massage-like stroking of hairy skin in vivo
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Calcium imaging in live mice shows that a rare population of unmyelinated sensory neurons—expressing the G-protein-coupled receptor MRGPRB4—responds specifically to massage-like stroking of hairy skin, with positive reinforcing behavioural effects.
'Massage' neurons make it good to be stroked
Pleasant stimulation of skin serves important soci...
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Genetic identification of C fibres that detect massage-like stroking of hairy skin in vivo
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3563425
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3563425
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0028-0836
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1476-4687
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10.1038/nature11810
