Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers find that proteasomes may aid skin neurons in sensing the environment and differentiating between sensations like pain and itch.

Cell's garbage disposal, the proteasome, may have another role: aiding skin neurons in sensing the environment. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, proteasomes could assist specialized neurons in communication and differentiating between sensations like pain and itch. This finding might help scientists better comprehend sensory processes and develop novel treatments for pain and other sensory issues.

April 12, 2024
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