ReviewFrontiers in molecular biosciences2024
Deciphering pain: molecular mechanisms and neurochemical pathways-challenges and future opportunities.
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- Longitudinal Changes in Somatosensory Function and Their Association with Pain Trajectory Groups in a Portuguese Cancer Center Cohort.Biomedicines · 2026Article
- The Meaning of Pain in the Clinical Management of Patients With Disorders of Consciousness: Is It a Neglected Issue?European journal of pain (London, England) · 2026Review
- Sensory Blurring in Nociplastic Pain: The Role of Descending Inhibitory Dysfunction and Gut-Brain Axis Alterations in Older Adults.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Unraveling Inflammatory Pain: A Narrative Review of Molecular Pathways and Multidisciplinary Treatments.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Conditioned pain modulation, cortical imbalance, and arthrogenic muscle inhibition: an integrative model with implications for exercise in chronic pain.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Global Analysis of mRNA Alternative Splicing in the Trigeminal Ganglion at Different Stages of Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain in Mice.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- A Positive Impact of Sport-Related Musculoskeletal Pain on the Quality of Life and Pain Attitudes in Adolescents with Lower-Limb Disability.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Advances in Neurological Pain Management: Bridging Scientific Innovations and Clinical Practice.Cureus · 2025Review
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- Evaluation of the therapeutic effects of 10% bangun-bangun (Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & researchArticle
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Abstract
This review delves into the intricate biological underpinnings of pain perception. It encompasses nociceptive signaling pathways, the molecular mechanisms involved, and the subjective experience of discomfort in humans. The initial focus is on nociceptor transduction, where specialized neurons transform noxious stimuli into electrical impulses. Subsequently, the review explores the central nervous system, elucidating how these signals are processed and modulated by critical elements such as ion channels, receptors, and neurotransmitters (e.g., substance P, glutamate, GABA). Shifting gears toward chronic pain, the review examines the concept of neuroplasticity, highlighting its potential to induce maladaptive responses through alterations in neural networks. The burgeoning field of pain genomics, alongside established genetic research, offers valuable insights that could pave the way for a framework of personalized pain management strategies. Finally, the review emphasizes the significance of these molecular insights in facilitating accurate therapeutic interventions. The overarching objective is to establish an integrative framework for precision medicine in pain management by incorporating this information alongside biopsychosocial models. This framework serves to translate the heterogeneous landscape of pain mechanisms into a coherent roadmap for the development of effective therapies.
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