One molecule blocks both pain and itch, discovered in mouse study
Friday, May 23, 2014 - 19:02
in Biology & Nature
An antibody that simultaneously blocks the sensations of pain and itching has been found in studies with mice. The new antibody works by targeting the voltage-sensitive sodium channels in the cell membrane of neurons. "We hope our discovery will garner interest from pharmaceutical companies that can help us expand our studies into clinical trials," said one researcher.