Scientists find clue to 'recharge' damaged nerves to ease chronic pain |
Researchers have identified a potential new pathway that could help “recharge” damaged nerves, offering hope for improved treatments for chronic pain conditions.
For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing. A team of researchers at Duke University found that damaged nerves can be revived by supplying them with healthy mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside cells.
In early-stage studies, scientists found that certain cellular signals may help restore nerve function after injury, potentially reducing abnormal pain signals sent to the brain.
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