Neurogenic inflammation in human and rodent skin

Authors
Schmelz, M Petersen, LJ
Citation
M. Schmelz et Lj. Petersen, Neurogenic inflammation in human and rodent skin, NEWS PHYSL, 16, 2001, pp. 33-37
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physiology
Journal title
NEWS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ISSN journal
08861714 → ACNP
Volume
16
Year of publication
2001
Pages
33 - 37
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-1714(200102)16:<33:NIIHAR>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
The combination of vasodilation and protein extravasation following activat ion of nociceptors has been termed "neurogenic inflammation." In contrast t o rodents, no neurogenic protein extravasation can be elicited in healthy h uman skin. Dermal microdialysis has considerably increased our knowledge ab out neurogenic inflammation in human skin, including the involvement of mas t cells.