Skin irritant Discovered new argon
London, PTI Researchers have discovered a new sensory organ
in the skin. This organ immediately feels pain in the case of any damage to the
skin. Scientists believe that this discovery will be important in the
development of analgesics. According to research published in the journal
Science, one in five people is currently suffering from body pain. Therefore,
new analgesics are needed.
Pain sensation is important
The sensation of pain is very important for the survival of
the body. This sensation protects the body. When there is damage in a tissue,
it promotes reactions that prevent it from being damaged. Researchers at the
Korolinska Institute in Sweden report that this sensory organ of the skin
accompanies glia cells. Which collectively extends like a mesh within the skin.
Pain works together with sensory nerves
According to the researchers, this organ is sensitive to
those reactions such as pricking, pressure, etc. and gives a feeling of pain.
Researchers report that this pain sensory organ works in association with the
pain sensory nerves in the skin. When this organ is activated, a type of
electrical impulse is produced in the veins, which results in a reaction and a
pain is felt.
Cells can be controlled externally
Researchers point out that the cells that make up this organ
can be controlled externally. They tell us how they feel any prick and
pressure. In their experiment, the researchers blocked the pain-detecting
organelle and found that it significantly reduced the sensation of pain.
Will help in pain relief
Professor Patik Earnforce of the Korolinska Institute
stated, "Our study shows that sensitivity to pain is not only in the nerve
fibers of the skin. The newly discovered organ is also responsible for the
pain. ”He said that this discovery changes our understanding of the cellular
mechanisms of physical sensation. With the new understanding, better analgesics
can be developed.
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