The TRP channels, a remarkably functional family

TitleThe TRP channels, a remarkably functional family
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsMontell C, Birnbaumer L, Flockerzi V
JournalCell
Volume108
Pagination595-8
Date Published2002 Mar 8
ISSN0092-8674
KeywordsAnimals, Calcium Channels, Humans, Models, Biological, Multigene Family, Protein Isoforms, Protein Structure, Secondary, Signal Transduction, TRPC Cation Channels
Abstract

TRP cation channels display an extraordinary assortment of selectivities and activation mechanisms, some of which represent previously unrecognized modes for regulating ion channels. Moreover, the biological roles of TRP channels appear to be equally diverse and range from roles in pain perception to male aggression.

Alternate JournalCell
PubMed ID11893331