Distribution of P2X3-Immunoreactive Fibers in Hairy and Glabrous Skin of the Rat

    Anna M.W. Taylor, Jennifer C. Peleshok, Alfredo Ribeiro‐da‐Silva
    Studysummary In this study, researchers observed that P2X3-immunoreactive fibers extensively innervate the epidermis of rats, suggesting a primary role in detecting noxious stimuli in cutaneous tissue.
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