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·July 11, 2024·4 min read

New Discovery Links Protein to Chronic Pain

Researchers identified a new role for the PIEZO2 protein in mediating chronic pain hypersensitivity, suggesting a new target for pain relief. The study showed that mutations in PIEZO2 make pain receptors, or nociceptors, highly sensitive to mechanical stimuli, explaining persistent pain. This finding could lead to new analgesics that better address chronic pain by targeting PIEZO2 channels.

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·October 19, 2020·7 min read

Gene That Helps Us Know When It’s Time to Urinate Discovered

Study implicates the PIEZO2 gene in experiencing the urge to urinate. The gene helps at least two cell types in the brain to identify when the bladder is full and needs emptying.

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·July 3, 2019·4 min read

Pain signaling in humans more rapid than previously known

Pain signaling occurs much faster than previously believed. Researchers report thickly myelinated nerves contribute to pain processing speeds.

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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified

Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful.

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·September 22, 2016·6 min read

“Sixth Sense” May Be More Than Just a Feeling

Researchers believe the PIEZO2 gene may control specific aspects of human touch and proprioception.

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·December 4, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Identify Principal Protein Sensor for Touch

Researchers have identified a mechanoreceptor protein which mediates the sense of touch in mammals.

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·September 2, 2010·5 min read

Piezo1 And Piezo2 Proteins Involved In Cellular Response To Mechanical Stimulation

Scientists have identified two proteins which may have a critical function in biological systems. The proteins, named Piezo1 and Piezo2, have been identified as being involved in cellular response to mechanical stimulation.