ReviewMolecular pain
Advances in the pathological mechanisms and clinical treatments of chronic visceral pain.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- From Epithelial Sensing to Visceral Pain: Neuropod and Enterochromaffin Cells in Gut Neuroepithelial Circuits.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Transcriptome profiling suggests molecular sexual dimorphism in lumbosacral dorsal root ganglia and sex-specific mechanisms underlying visceral pain.Physiological genomics · 2026Article
- Upregulation of NR2A in Glutamatergic VTA Neurons Contributes to Chronic Visceral Pain in Male Mice.Neuroscience bulletin · 2025Article
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- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Hallmark of Psychological Distress in Women?Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Chronic visceral pain stems from internal organs and is frequently associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Since the underlying mechanisms of visceral pain remain largely unclear, clinical management is often limited and ineffective. Comprehensive research into the pathogenesis of visceral pain, along with the development of personalized therapeutic strategies, is crucial for advancing treatment options. Studies suggest that imbalances in purinergic receptors and neural circuit function are closely linked to the onset of visceral pain. In this review, we will explore the etiology and pathological mechanisms underlying visceral pain, with a focus on ion channels, epigenetic factors, and neural circuits, using functional gastrointestinal disorders as case studies. Finally, we will summarize and evaluate emerging treatments and potential initiatives aimed at managing visceral pain.
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