USE OF SPHINGOSYLPHOSPHORYLCHOLINE OR THE DERIVATIVE THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to a use of sphingosylphosphorylcholine or derivatives thereof, more particularly to a process for inducing an itch in an animal, a process for screening an anti-itching substance and a process for evaluating the anti-itching effect of an anti-itching substance, by regulating the administration of sphingosylphosphorylcholine. Sphingosylphosphorylcholine or derivatives thereof according to the present invention are useful in understanding an itch, for screening the curing agents for an itch, and for evaluating and developing such agent.