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Agonist-dependence of functional properties for common nonsynonymous variants of human transient receptor potential vanilloid 1.
Pain - 1 Jul 2016
Wang Sen, Joseph John, Diatchenko Luda, Ro Jin Y, Chung Man-Kyo
Abstract excerpt
Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) is a polymodal receptor activated by capsaicin, heat, and acid, which plays critical roles in thermosensation and pain. In addition, TRPV1 also contributes to multiple pathophysiological states in respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal systems. These contributions are further supported by evidence that variations in the human TRPV1 (hTRPV1) gene are...
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