{"id":4512,"date":"2020-03-26T14:19:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T14:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=4512"},"modified":"2020-03-26T14:21:44","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T14:21:44","slug":"sea4us-fighting-chronic-pain-epidemics-in-line-with-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/sea4us-fighting-chronic-pain-epidemics-in-line-with-nature\/4512\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea4Us: fighting chronic pain epidemics in line with nature"},"content":{"rendered":"
Living beings on our planet have evolved over millions of years, leading to the development of countless molecules, most of which are yet to be explored and have enormous bioactive potential. Marine compounds and venoms are a treasure trove of active principles that could potentially provide a treasure trove of different cures.<\/p>\n
Hundreds of species of marine invertebrates (such as marine sponges, anemones, and starfish) coexist in an immense diversity. Each of these organisms contain hundreds of different natural compounds, many of which are designed for ecological competition and to avoid predators. In their majority, such properties can be used for potential cures for diseases. This is because within such enormous diversity lies a chemical uniqueness that goes well beyond the reach of human knowledge. The aforementioned is ground for the concept of Sea4Us \u2013 a pharmaceutical company that is currently developing a treatment for chronic pain<\/a>. This includes the development of two molecules of marine origin, and a novel\/revolutionary mechanism of action.<\/p>\n Chronic pain is a global problem affecting 21% of the world\u2019s population and causes a great loss in the quality of life for those that suffer from it. The drug being developed by Sea4Us has a product profile that constitutes as an alternative to opioids. Chronic pain can derive from several clinical conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia, and cancer. It can cause disability, which can lead to an enormous social and economic burden, With similar figures in Europe, the USA annually loses over $635b (~\u20ac581b) as a result of salary losses, low productivity and health care costs.<\/p>\n