Cell biology: The sensation of stretch
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Cell biology: The sensation of stretch
Abstract
Piezo proteins have been shown to form large ion channels that serve a sensory function in fruitflies. The findings help to explain how Piezos convert mechanical force into biological signals. See Article p.176 & Letter p.209
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The role of Drosophila Piezo in mechanical nociception.Nature. 2012 Feb 19;483(7388):209-12. doi: 10.1038/nature10801. Nature. 2012. PMID: 22343891 Free PMC article.
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Piezo proteins are pore-forming subunits of mechanically activated channels.Nature. 2012 Feb 19;483(7388):176-81. doi: 10.1038/nature10812. Nature. 2012. PMID: 22343900 Free PMC article.
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