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New Study Reveals Paracetamol's Secret Weapon Against Pain

6/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Hebrew University uncovers that paracetamol's metabolite, AM404, effectively blocks pain-specific sodium channels NaV1.7 and NaV1.8 in sensory neurons, amplifying its pain relief properties. This exciting finding opens doors for creating safer painkillers that target pain pathways directly, sparing the central nervous system. Further investigation into AM404's safety and effectiveness is on the horizon.

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A groundbreaking study from Hebrew University uncovers that paracetamol's metabolite, AM404, effectively blocks pain-specific sodium channels NaV1.7 and NaV1.8 in sensory neurons, amplifying its pain relief properties. This exciting finding opens doors for creating safer painkillers that target pain pathways directly, sparing the central nervous system. Further investigation into AM404's safety and effectiveness is on the horizon.