Sentences with phrase «alter pain receptors»

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Mice that were genetically altered to lack Nppb or in which the receptor for the chemical was damaged were impervious to itch - inducing chemicals — but still sensed pain and heat.

Numerous experiments with genetically altered mice and rats have shown that when natural brain compounds, called endocannabinoids, are missing or their receptors are blocked, the animals are more susceptible to pain, can not control their appetites, have trouble handling anxiety and are less able to cope with stress.

TRPV1: Gene knockout of the pain receptor TRPV1 is one of a number of methods of slowing aging and extending life in mice that appears to work through altered insulin signaling.