As a torture procedure for his enemies mad scientist Dr Moro

As a torture procedure for his enemies, mad scientist Dr. Moro is trying to develop a drug that will enhance the effects of substance P. What cellular mechanisms could he enlist to design such a drug?

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Substance P is released by neurons that transmit pain related input from peripheral pain receptors in to the central nervous system, enhancing the perception of pain and also it acts as a excitatory neurotransmitter that has a role in pain perception. Increasing the effects of substance P by drugs may make a perticular person to perceive pain to a larger extent.