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SUBMITTER: Gursul D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6303187 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Gursul Deniz D Goksan Sezgi S Hartley Caroline C Mellado Gabriela Schmidt GS Moultrie Fiona F Hoskin Amy A Adams Eleri E Hathway Gareth G Walker Susannah S McGlone Francis F Slater Rebeccah R
Current biology : CB 20181201 24
A subclass of C fibre sensory neurons found in hairy skin are activated by gentle touch [1] and respond optimally to stroking at ∼1-10 cm/s, serving a protective function by promoting affiliative behaviours. In adult humans, stimulation of these C-tactile (CT) afferents is pleasant, and can reduce pain perception [2]. Touch-based techniques, such as infant massage and kangaroo care, are designed to comfort infants during procedures, and a modest reduction in pain-related behavioural and physiolo ...[more]