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TRP Channels

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: TRP channels constitute a large superfamily of cation channel forming proteins, all related to the gene product of the transient receptor potential (trp) locus in Drosophila. In mammals, 28 different TRP channel genes have been identified, which exhibit a large variety of functional properties and play diverse cellular and physiological roles. In this article, we provide a brief and systematic summary of expression, function, and (patho)physiological role of the mammalian TRP channels.

Source: Comprehensive physiology

DOI: 10.1002/j.2040-4603.2012.tb00410.x

Authors: Maarten Gees, Grzegorz Owsianik, Bernd Nilius, Thomas Voets

Institution: KU Leuven

Language: English

Topic: Ion Channels and Receptors

Subfield: Sensory Systems

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Australian Government, Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, KU Leuven, Vlaamse regering

Awards: G1342400920, G3730647794, G8537005522