Publications by authors named "Na-Hye Hwang"
Neurotox Res
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- The venom from the jellyfish Chrysaora pacifica causes severe pain, inflammation, and potential organ dysfunction, but the exact mechanisms behind these effects are not fully understood.
- Research on rats shows that the venom triggers a nociceptive response, leading to increased sensitivity to pain, which can be blocked by specific channel blockers and calcium chelators.
- The study suggests that the pain caused by jellyfish venom may be linked to calcium influx and oxidative signaling, which activates pain pathways and could be targeted for therapeutic purposes to alleviate pain and cellular damage from the venom.
