Scientists at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified which receptor in prostaglandins — the hormone-like substance targeted by common painkillers — causes pain but not inflammation. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, may help researchers to develop more selective drugs to treat pain with fewer side effects.
“Inflammation and pain are usually thought to go hand in hand. But being able to block pain and allow inflammation — which promotes healing — to…
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