Imiquimod enhances excitability of dorsal root ganglion neurons by inhibiting background (K<sub>2P</sub>) and voltage-gated (K<sub>v</sub>1.1 and K<sub>v</sub>1.2) potassium channels

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Imiquimod (IQ) is known as an agonist of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and is widely used to treat various infectious skin diseases. However, it causes severe itching sensation as its side effect. The precise mechanism of how IQ causes...

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Main Authors: Lee Jaekwang, Kim Taekeun, Hong Jinpyo, Woo Junsung, Min Hyunjung, Hwang Eunmi, Lee Sung, Lee C Justin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-01-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/8/1/2

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