Concept information
Preferred term
TRPA1 Cation Channel
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Channel, TRPA1
- Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily A, Member 1
- TRPA1 Channel
Scope note
- A highly conserved, non-selective TRP cation channel that contains 14-17 ANKYRIN REPEATS. It functions in cold sensation and NOCICEPTION of endogenous inflammatory factors and volatile irritants. TRPA1 is also activated by CANNABINOIDS and may play a role in sound perception by hair cells of the inner ear.
History note
- 2018
In other languages
-
Finnish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000074025
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