Piezo channels

Curr Biol. 2017 Apr 3;27(7):R250-R252. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2017.01.048.

Abstract

Parpaite and Coste introduce Piezo channels and their role in mechanotransduction.

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital / genetics
  • Animals
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / genetics
  • Humans
  • Hydrops Fetalis / genetics
  • Ion Channels / genetics*
  • Ion Channels / metabolism
  • Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal / genetics
  • Lymphedema / genetics
  • Mammals / genetics
  • Mammals / physiology*
  • Mechanotransduction, Cellular / genetics*
  • Mutation

Substances

  • Ion Channels

Supplementary concepts

  • Hennekam lymphangiectasia lymphedema syndrome
  • Xerocytosis, hereditary