2010
Evidence for an Integrated Oral Sensory Module in the Human Anterior Ventral Insula
Rudenga K, Green B, Nachtigal D, Small DM. Evidence for an Integrated Oral Sensory Module in the Human Anterior Ventral Insula. Chemical Senses 2010, 35: 693-703. PMID: 20595201, PMCID: PMC2943409, DOI: 10.1093/chemse/bjq068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior ventral insulaVentral insulaOral stimulationTasteless control solutionFunctional magnetic resonanceVentral pallidumPhysiological significanceHarmful stimuliInsular responsesInsulaOral sensationNutritive stimulusModalitiesDifferential connectivityPresent studyStimulationMagnetic resonanceSensory modalitiesSubjectsHypothalamusStimuliStriatumPallidum
2001
Ibuprofen as a Chemesthetic Stimulus: Evidence of a Novel Mechanism of Throat Irritation
Breslin P, Gingrich T, Green B. Ibuprofen as a Chemesthetic Stimulus: Evidence of a Novel Mechanism of Throat Irritation. Chemical Senses 2001, 26: 55-65. PMID: 11124216, DOI: 10.1093/chemse/26.1.55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCapsaicin-sensitive receptorsThroat irritationRatings of irritationReceptor mechanismsSensory irritationNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofenIrritationAnti-inflammatory drug ibuprofenOral irritantsThroatReceptorsNovel mechanismStimulationIbuprofenChemesthetic propertiesChemesthetic stimuliBuffering agentDrug ibuprofenPrickAgentsChemesthetic effects
2000
Menthol desensitization of capsaicin irritation Evidence of a short-term anti-nociceptive effect
Green B, McAuliffe B. Menthol desensitization of capsaicin irritation Evidence of a short-term anti-nociceptive effect. Physiology & Behavior 2000, 68: 631-639. PMID: 10764892, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-9384(99)00221-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstimulus intervalFinal experimentPrevious researchSecond experimentCapsaicin stimuliCapsaicin-sensitive fibersAnti-nociceptive effectsStimuliSelfSecond exposureAntinociceptive effectTopical analgesicsSensory irritationCapsaicinPerceptionExposureDesensitizationCrossdesensitizationStimulationImplicationsMinThermal stimulation of taste
Cruz A, Green B. Thermal stimulation of taste. Nature 2000, 403: 889-892. PMID: 10706285, DOI: 10.1038/35002581.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Capsaicin Desensitization and Stimulus-Induced Recovery on Facial Compared to Lingual Skin
Green B. Capsaicin Desensitization and Stimulus-Induced Recovery on Facial Compared to Lingual Skin. Physiology & Behavior 1998, 65: 517-523. PMID: 9877419, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-9384(98)00202-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTemporal characteristics of capsaicin desensitization and stimulus-induced recovery in the oral cavity
Green B, Rentmeister-Bryant H. Temporal characteristics of capsaicin desensitization and stimulus-induced recovery in the oral cavity. Physiology & Behavior 1998, 65: 141-149. PMID: 9811376, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-9384(98)00162-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCapsaicin desensitizationIntermittent stimulationMicroM capsaicinTopical analgesicsOral cavitySignificant desensitizationCapsaicinClinical useRecurrent stimulationDesensitizationStimulationBlock recoveryExposureMinutesRapid exposureTest stimuliStimuliTongueCandy formulationChemonociceptionAnalgesicsSecond testTreatment stimuliIrritation
1997
Perceived Irritation during Ingestion of Capsaicin or Piperine: Comparison of Trigeminal and Non-trigeminal Areas
Rentmeister-Bryant H, Green B. Perceived Irritation during Ingestion of Capsaicin or Piperine: Comparison of Trigeminal and Non-trigeminal Areas. Chemical Senses 1997, 22: 257-266. PMID: 9218138, DOI: 10.1093/chemse/22.3.257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior tongueIrritation ratingsIngestion of capsaicinRostro-caudal axisVagus nerveOral mucosaOropharyngeal regionPosterior tongueIntensity of sensationsChemical irritantsCapsaicinChemosensory irritationIrritationIngestionThroatIrritantsPiperineTongueChemesthetic stimuliResponsivenessPrevious findingsNerveTrigeminalMucosa
1996
Rapid recovery from capsaicin desensitization during recurrent stimulation
Green B. Rapid recovery from capsaicin desensitization during recurrent stimulation. Pain 1996, 68: 245-253. PMID: 9121811, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(96)03211-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCapsaicin desensitizationEvaluating the ‘Labeled Magnitude Scale’ for Measuring Sensations of Taste and Smell
Green B, Dalton P, Cowart B, Shaffer G, Rankin K, Higgins J. Evaluating the ‘Labeled Magnitude Scale’ for Measuring Sensations of Taste and Smell. Chemical Senses 1996, 21: 323-334. PMID: 8670711, DOI: 10.1093/chemse/21.3.323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSensitization and desensitization to capsaicin and menthol in the oral cavity: Interactions and individual differences
Cliff M, Green B. Sensitization and desensitization to capsaicin and menthol in the oral cavity: Interactions and individual differences. Physiology & Behavior 1996, 59: 487-494. PMID: 8700951, DOI: 10.1016/0031-9384(95)02089-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Sensory irritation and coolness produced by menthol: Evidence for selective desensitization of irritation
Cliff M, Green B. Sensory irritation and coolness produced by menthol: Evidence for selective desensitization of irritation. Physiology & Behavior 1994, 56: 1021-1029. PMID: 7824566, DOI: 10.1016/0031-9384(94)90338-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Oral astringency: A tactile component of flavor
Green B. Oral astringency: A tactile component of flavor. Acta Psychologica 1993, 84: 119-125. PMID: 8237452, DOI: 10.1016/0001-6918(93)90078-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe sensory response to capsaicin during repeated topical exposures: differential effects on sensations of itching and pungency
Green B, Shaffer G. The sensory response to capsaicin during repeated topical exposures: differential effects on sensations of itching and pungency. Pain 1993, 53: 323-334. PMID: 8351161, DOI: 10.1016/0304-3959(93)90228-h.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInter-stimulus intervalTopical exposureIntensity of itchingUse of capsaicinApplication of capsaicinHand-held dynamometerDuration of sensitizationSensations of itchingTest 24 hFifth exposureDay 1Day 2Sensory irritationCapsaicinItchingOverall sensitivityDesensitizationLess sensitizationSensitizationSensory responsesMarked individual differencesTime courseDifferential effectsItchPungent sensationEvidence that removal of capsaicin accelerates desensitization on the tongue
Green B. Evidence that removal of capsaicin accelerates desensitization on the tongue. Neuroscience Letters 1993, 150: 44-48. PMID: 8469401, DOI: 10.1016/0304-3940(93)90104-s.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
The Sensory Effects of l-Menthol on Human Skin
Green B. The Sensory Effects of l-Menthol on Human Skin. Somatosensory & Motor Research 1992, 9: 235-244. PMID: 1414120, DOI: 10.3109/08990229209144774.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Temporal characteristics of capsaicin sensitization and desensitization on the tongue
Green B. Temporal characteristics of capsaicin sensitization and desensitization on the tongue. Physiology & Behavior 1991, 49: 501-505. PMID: 1648242, DOI: 10.1016/0031-9384(91)90271-o.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInteractions between Chemical and Thermal Cutaneous Stimuli: Inhibition (Counterirritation) and Integration
Green B. Interactions between Chemical and Thermal Cutaneous Stimuli: Inhibition (Counterirritation) and Integration. Somatosensory & Motor Research 1991, 8: 301-312. PMID: 1808974, DOI: 10.3109/08990229109144754.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
Sensory Characteristics of Camphor
Green B. Sensory Characteristics of Camphor. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 1990, 94: 662-666. PMID: 2324522, DOI: 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12876242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpatial summation of chemical irritation and itch produced by topical application of capsaicin
Green B. Spatial summation of chemical irritation and itch produced by topical application of capsaicin. Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics 1990, 48: 12-18. PMID: 2165586, DOI: 10.3758/bf03205007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTopical applicationStimulus areaSpatial summationSensation of irritationHeat painSensations of itchingStinging/Afferent systemsChemical irritationCutaneous sensationFrequency of reportsCapsaicinIrritationNumber of stimuliStatistical significanceIntensity of irritationFilter paper discsItchSensationSkinModest increasePrevious reportsStimulus sizeStimulationPaper discs
1989
Capsaicin sensitization and desensitization on the tongue produced by brief exposures to a low concentration
Green B. Capsaicin sensitization and desensitization on the tongue produced by brief exposures to a low concentration. Neuroscience Letters 1989, 107: 173-178. PMID: 2616028, DOI: 10.1016/0304-3940(89)90812-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research