Human cells and networks of pain: Transforming pain target identification and therapeutic development

Neuron. 2021 May 5;109(9):1426-1429. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2021.04.005.

Abstract

Chronic pain is a disabling disease with limited treatment options. While animal models have revealed important aspects of pain neurobiology, therapeutic translation of this knowledge requires our understanding of these cells and networks of pain in humans. We propose a multi-institutional collaboration to rigorously and ethically address this challenge.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain*
  • Humans
  • Intersectoral Collaboration*