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OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers potential new target for treating craniofacial pain problems
10-30-2006 · EurekAlert!Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University's School of Dentistry have uncovered an interaction between two proteins in the nerve cells that carry pain information from the head and neck to the brain. The finding could play a significant role in the development of therapies to cure migraines and other craniofacial pain conditions like TMJ disorder.
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