What Is the Clinical Significance of Ion Channels?
Ion channels are implicated in a variety of diseases, making them critical targets for clinical research and drug development:
- Channelopathies: These are diseases caused by dysfunctional ion channels, such as cystic fibrosis and certain cardiac arrhythmias. - Neurodegenerative diseases: Abnormal ion channel function is often observed in conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. - Pain management: Certain ion channels are targets for pain relief medications, addressing chronic pain conditions.
