Robert H. LaMotte

15.4k total citations · 5 hit papers
107 papers, 11.7k citations indexed

About

Robert H. LaMotte is a scholar working on Physiology, Dermatology and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert H. LaMotte has authored 107 papers receiving a total of 11.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 56 papers in Physiology, 29 papers in Dermatology and 25 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. Recurrent topics in Robert H. LaMotte's work include Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (52 papers), Dermatology and Skin Diseases (29 papers) and Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization (14 papers). Robert H. LaMotte is often cited by papers focused on Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (52 papers), Dermatology and Skin Diseases (29 papers) and Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization (14 papers). Robert H. LaMotte collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Germany. Robert H. LaMotte's co-authors include Donald A. Simone, H. E. Torebjörk, Lars Lundberg, Chao Ma, Steven G. Shimada, Thomas Baumann, Jun‐Ming Zhang, Xinzhong Dong, Xue‐Jun Song and John N. Campbell and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Neuroscience.

In The Last Decade

Robert H. LaMotte

105 papers receiving 11.4k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Neurogenic hyperalgesia: psychophysical studies of underlying mechanisms

1991 776 citations Robert H. LaMotte et al. Journal of Neurophysiology profile →
Central changes in processing of mechanoreceptive input in capsaicin‐induced secondary hyperalgesia in humans.

1992 653 citations Robert H. LaMotte et al. profile →
Pain, hyperalgesia and activity in nociceptive C units in humans after intradermal injection of capsaicin.

1992 517 citations Robert H. LaMotte et al. profile →
Neurogenic hyperalgesia: central neural correlates in responses of spinothalamic tract neurons

1991 507 citations Robert H. LaMotte et al. Journal of Neurophysiology profile →
A subpopulation of nociceptors specifically linked to itch

2012 427 citations Liang Han, Chao Ma et al. Nature Neuroscience profile →

Peers

Robert H. LaMotte

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Donald A. Simone United States

Hermann O. Handwerker Germany

Xinzhong Dong United States

Martin Koltzenburg United Kingdom

H. E. Torebjörk Sweden

Carlos Belmonte Spain

Roland Schmidt Sweden

Qiufu Ma United States

Robert W. Gereau United States

Frank L. Rice United States

Donald A. Simone United States

Robert H. LaMotte

6.8k ×1.0

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3.3k ×1.1

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1.0k ×0.4

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1.9k ×0.9

1.2k ×0.6

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Citations

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert H. LaMotte

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Malewicz, Nathalie M., et al.. (2022). Punctate Administration of Ficin as a human and animal model of non‐histaminergic itch. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 36(8). 1300–1307. 3 indexed citations

Klein, Amanda H., Hans Jürgen Solinski, Nathalie M. Malewicz, et al.. (2021). Pruriception and neuronal coding in nociceptor subtypes in human and nonhuman primates. eLife. 10. 33 indexed citations

Qu, Lintao, Kai‐Yuan Fu, Jennifer Yang, Steven G. Shimada, & Robert H. LaMotte. (2015). CXCR3 chemokine receptor signaling mediates itch in experimental allergic contact dermatitis. Pain. 156(9). 1737–1746. 61 indexed citations

King, Brett, et al.. (2015). Psychophysical Measurements of Itch and Nociceptive Sensations in an Experimental Model of Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Journal of Pain. 16(8). 741–749. 21 indexed citations

Liu, Qin, Parul Sikand, Chao Ma, et al.. (2012). Mechanisms of Itch Evoked by β-Alanine. Journal of Neuroscience. 32(42). 14532–14537. 241 indexed citations

Han, Liang, Chao Ma, Qin Liu, et al.. (2012). A subpopulation of nociceptors specifically linked to itch. Nature Neuroscience. 16(2). 174–182. 427 indexed citations breakdown →

LaMotte, Robert H., Steven G. Shimada, & Parul Sikand. (2011). Mouse models of acute, chemical itch and pain in humans. Experimental Dermatology. 20(10). 778–782. 78 indexed citations

Qu, Lintao, Pu Zhang, Robert H. LaMotte, & Chao Ma. (2011). Neuronal Fc-gamma receptor I mediated excitatory effects of IgG immune complex on rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. Brain Behavior and Immunity. 25(7). 1399–1407. 58 indexed citations

Sikand, Parul, Xinzhong Dong, & Robert H. LaMotte. (2011). BAM8–22 Peptide Produces Itch and Nociceptive Sensations in Humans Independent of Histamine Release. Journal of Neuroscience. 31(20). 7563–7567. 133 indexed citations

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Sikand, Parul, Steven G. Shimada, Barry G. Green, & Robert H. LaMotte. (2009). Similar itch and nociceptive sensations evoked by punctate cutaneous application of capsaicin, histamine and cowhage. Pain. 144(1). 66–75. 119 indexed citations

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Xiang, Zhenghua, Yuan-Chang Xiong, Ni Yan, et al.. (2008). Functional up-regulation of P2X3 receptors in the chronically compressed dorsal root ganglion. Pain. 140(1). 23–34. 57 indexed citations

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Ma, Chao & Robert H. LaMotte. (2007). Multiple Sites for Generation of Ectopic Spontaneous Activity in Neurons of the Chronically Compressed Dorsal Root Ganglion. Journal of Neuroscience. 27(51). 14059–14068. 84 indexed citations

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Sun, Jihu, Bo Yang, David F. Donnelly, Chao Ma, & Robert H. LaMotte. (2006). MCP-1 Enhances Excitability of Nociceptive Neurons in Chronically Compressed Dorsal Root Ganglia. Journal of Neurophysiology. 96(5). 2189–2199. 158 indexed citations

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Ma, Chao, et al.. (2005). Inflammatory Mediators Enhance the Excitability of Chronically Compressed Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons. Journal of Neurophysiology. 95(4). 2098–2107. 63 indexed citations

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Ma, Chao & Robert H. LaMotte. (2004). Enhanced excitability of dissociated primary sensory neurons after chronic compression of the dorsal root ganglion in the rat. Pain. 113(1). 106–112. 73 indexed citations

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Brull, Sorin J., Peter G. Atanassoff, David G. Silverman, Junming Zhang, & Robert H. LaMotte. (1999). Attenuation of experimental pruritus and mechanically evoked dysesthesiae in an area of cutaneous allodynia. Somatosensory & Motor Research. 16(4). 299–303. 69 indexed citations

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Atanassoff, Peter G., et al.. (1999). Enhancement of experimental pruritus and mechanically evoked dysesthesiae with local anesthesia. Somatosensory & Motor Research. 16(4). 291–298. 82 indexed citations

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Brull, Sorin J., et al.. (1996). Reduction of Postburn Hyperalgesia after Local Injection of Ketorolac in Healthy Volunteers. Anesthesiology. 84(3). 502–509. 24 indexed citations

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Petersen, Marlen, Robert H. LaMotte, Andreas Klusch, & K.-D. Kniffki. (1996). Multiple capsaicin-induced currents in isolated rat sensory neurons. Neuroscience. 75(2). 495–505. 48 indexed citations

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Petersen, Marlen & Robert H. LaMotte. (1991). Relationships between capsaicin sensitivity of mammalian sensory neurons, cell size and type of voltage gated Ca-currents. Brain Research. 561(1). 20–26. 38 indexed citations

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