New Research Reveals How Acetaminophen Blocks Pain at Nerve Level
TL;DR
A study from Hebrew University reveals that paracetamol (acetaminophen) not only acts in the brain but also produces AM404 in peripheral nerves, which blocks sodium channels responsible for transmitting pain, offering a new understanding of its pain-relief mechanism and potential for targeted, side-effect-free treatments.
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