Article
Conformational changes in the lower palm domain of ASIC1a contribute to desensitization and RFamide modulation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Frey Erin N, Pavlovicz Ryan E, Wegman Clem John, Li Chenglong, Askwith Candice C
Abstract excerpt
Acid-sensing ion channel 1a (ASIC1a) is a proton-gated cation channel that contributes to fear and pain as well as neuronal damage following persistent cerebral acidosis. Neuropeptides can affect acid-induced neuronal injury by altering ASIC1a inactivation and/or steady-state desensitization. Yet, exactly how ASIC1a inactivation and desensitization occur or are modulated by peptides is not completely understood....
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