Thermoregulation: channels that are cool to the core

TitleThermoregulation: channels that are cool to the core
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2007
AuthorsMontell C, Caterina MJ
JournalCurr Biol
Volume17
PaginationR885-7
Date Published2007 Oct 23
ISSN0960-9822
KeywordsAcrylamides, Animals, Body Temperature Regulation, Humans, Mice, Mice, Knockout, Models, Biological, Pyridines, Rats, TRPV Cation Channels
Abstract

TRP channels are molecular sensors that endow animals with the ability to sense external temperatures. Recent studies have provided strong evidence that at least one TRP channel, TRPV1, is also essential for the maintenance of internal body temperature.

DOI10.1016/j.cub.2007.08.016
Alternate JournalCurr. Biol.
PubMed ID17956748