Intradermal injection of oxytocin aggravates chloroquine-induced itch responses via activating the vasopressin-1a receptor/nitric oxide pathway in mice

In conclusion, OT plays a role in CQ-induced scratching behavior via V1AR binding events. V1AR antagonists could be used as possible treatments for CQ-induced itch.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research