Publications by authors named "Maha Zidan"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic pain is a significant and growing health issue, and while many genetic variants have been linked to it, most of the genetic factors influencing chronic pain remain unclear.
- Recent research utilized gene-based analysis of rare variants in a large UK biobank study, pinpointing the SLC13A1 gene as strongly associated with various chronic pain conditions, including chronic back pain and headaches.
- Findings indicate that specific rare variants in the SLC13A1 gene could contribute to chronic pain development, highlighting the necessity of understanding this gene's role in pain mechanisms and paving the way for personalized treatment strategies for individuals with related genetic mutations.
