Study reveals new activation mechanism for pain sensing channel

A group of scientists at the Scripps Research Institute has identified a mechanism that enables certain compounds to activate a pain sensing protein. The findings could lead to the development of potential new therapies for managing acute and chronic pain. The study was published January 21, 2007 in an advanced online edition of the journal Nature.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news88701876.html">Study reveals new activation mechanism for pain sensing channel</a></p> <p>A group of scientists at the Scripps Research Institute has identified a mechanism that enables certain compounds to activate a pain sensing protein. The findings could lead to the development of potential new therapies for managing acute and chronic pain. The study was published January 21, 2007 in an advanced online edition of the journal <i>Nature</i>.</p>