Molecular Mechanisms of Chronic Pain
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1551
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synaptic transmission; neuronal plasticity; neuron–glia interactions; neuronal networks; purinergic mechanisms; mechanosensitive ion channels; neurotransmitter receptors in health and disease; receptor desensitization; receptor trafficking; modelling of receptor kinetics; mitochondria; reactive oxygen species; molecular and cellular mechanisms of pain and analgesia; migraine; neuroprotection
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2. Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
Interests: neurogenetics; neurobiology; translational research; migraine; primary headaches; ataxia; epilepsy; molecular genetics; genome-wide association studies; next-generation sequencing; omics techniques
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain that lasts beyond the healing time. This disabling condition affects a large portion of the world’s population and can significantly impact their quality of life. Unfortunately, chronic pain treatment is often ineffective, primarily due to the heterogeneous/multifactorial nature of the condition and our limited knowledge of the underlying mechanisms. However, this field is evolving, offering new concepts concerning the functional role of different types of pain and uncovering new molecular players involved in this complex pathological condition. Our deep understanding of the molecular mechanisms of chronic pain is crucial for the development of new, effective treatment options tailored to patients with chronic pain.
In the current Special Issue, entitled ‘Molecular Mechanisms of Chronic Pain’, we aim to address the cellular and molecular mechanisms of chronic pain studied in animal models as well as patients with this disorder.
We invite researchers working in this area to submit original papers as well as review articles primarily focusing on the molecular mechanisms of chronic pain.
Prof. Dr. Rashid Giniatullin
Prof. Dr. Arn M.J.M. van den Maagdenberg
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- chronic pain
- persistent pain
- neuroprotection
- molecular mechanisms
- animal models
- new treatment options
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