Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 and uses thereof

摘要

The present invention describes methods of retarding the development of visceral and somatic hypersensitivities in an individual. Further, the present invention describes a potentially important role for the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) in initiation and maintenance of the chronic visceral hypersensitivity and its role in development of irritable bowel syndrome.