New Pain Gene SLC45A4 Could Lead to Non-Addictive Treatments
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Scientists have discovered a gene linked to chronic pain, potentially paving the way for new, more effective treatments for the over 600 million people affected worldwide, as current understanding and therapies remain limited.
Topics:health#chronic-pain#gene-discovery#medical-research#neurology#pain-treatment#science-and-technology
- The discovery of a gene for chronic pain could herald new treatments The Economist
- SLC45A4 is a pain gene encoding a neuronal polyamine transporter Nature
- "The hunt is on for non-addictive pain treatments – our research could help" wellcome.org
- SLC45A4: Neuronal Polyamine Transporter Pain Gene BIOENGINEER.ORG
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