Nociceptors can respond to nearby tissue damage by sensing cytosolic factors released by damaged cells.Such "algogenic agents" can cause pain sensation even in the absence of tissue damage.What might be a practical use for such an agent?

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The ability to activate nociceptors without causing actual tissue damage could be useful for nonlethal crowd control measures, such as dispersing crowds without causing permanent harm or injury. It would not be useful as an anesthetic drug or treatment for damaged tissue, and would not be a practical application as a tasty food additive.

Nociceptors Can Respond to Nearby Tissue Damage by Sensing Cytosolic