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pain

Definition for pain

noun as in physical suffering

noun as in mental suffering

noun as in problem

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A research team at the University of Vienna, led by medicinal chemist Markus Muttenthaler, has developed a new class of oral peptide therapeutic leads for treating chronic abdominal pain.

Current medications used to treat chronic abdominal pain often rely on opioids.

Less well-known is that oxytocin can also affect pain perception.

When the peptide hormone oxytocin binds to these receptors, it triggers a signal that reduces pain signals in the gut.

"Our research highlights the therapeutic potential of gut-specific peptides and offers a new, safe alternative to existing pain medications, particularly for those suffering from chronic gut disorders and abdominal pain," explains Muttenthaler.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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