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Gabapentin reduces excitatory neurotransmitter release via calcium channel modulation.\n\n## ARA-290 Evidence\n\nHuman trials in sarcoidosis-associated small fiber neuropathy reported improvements in neuropathic symptom scores and corneal nerve fiber density increases after 28 days (human). Similar symptom improvements and metabolic effects noted in type 2 diabetes patients (human). Preclinical models showed reduced inflammation and nerve morphology improvements (preclinical).\n\n## Gabapentin Evidence\n\nGabapentin binds α2δ subunits of voltage-gated calcium channels, inhibiting presynaptic release of excitatory neurotransmitters and thereby dampening pain signal transmission (human). It does not restore damaged nerve structure or function (mechanistic). Established use in neuropathic pain management relies on symptom reduction without disease modification (human).\n\n## Comparative Framing\n\nARA-290 studies indicate potential for nerve fiber regrowth alongside symptom changes in specific populations (human). Gabapentin primarily suppresses signal propagation (mechanistic). No head-to-head trials identified. Human data for ARA-290 limited to small trials in sarcoidosis and diabetes; no broad approval status reported.\n\n## Data Limitations\n\nWhere no human data exists for direct comparisons or long-term outcomes, this is stated plainly. 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