April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The TRPV3 channel structure changes linked to severe itch and hyperkeratosis were identified using cryo-EM.
August 2021 in “The Journal of Physiology” NKCC1 transporters help control neuron excitability and inhibition.
7 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Targeting the TRPV4 channel may help treat intestinal diseases.
20 citations
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August 1997 in “PubMed” Increased K+ permeability alone may not promote hair growth.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” TRPV4 channel affects skin health and could be a target for treating skin disorders.
October 2025 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” BK and Kv4.2 channels help Merkel cells in rat whiskers sense touch.
227 citations
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February 1989 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” CGRP-IR axons may help maintain and renew tissues.
CCC1 is crucial for pH balance in plant cells, affecting growth and stress tolerance.
CCC1 is essential for ion balance and proper plant cell function.
13 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System” TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels don't affect mechanotransduction in rat sinus hair follicles.
3 citations
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May 1994 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Minoxidil sulfate affects Cl channels, while minoxidil affects K channels in cells.
13 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience” Blocking the KATP channel may help treat migraines.
CCC1 is essential for pH balance and normal cell function in plants.
February 2020 in “Biophysical journal” Zebrafish with mutations similar to human Cantú Syndrome have heart cells with altered channel properties, making them a good model to study the condition.
144 citations
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March 2013 in “Circulation Research” K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” ATP-sensitive potassium channels play a role in chloroquine-induced itch in mice.
20 citations
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June 2016 in “Magnesium research” Hair follicles help magnesium get through the skin more effectively.
November 2010 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” KATP channels are crucial for hair growth, and targeting them may lead to new hair loss treatments.
6 citations
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September 2023 in “Experimental physiology” A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
January 2022 in “Function” Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
9 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New compounds may help treat heart disease by activating specific potassium channels.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
10 citations
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February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
119 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of anatomy” A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
18 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” KATP channel openers may cause peripheral edema by reducing lymphatic contractions and flow.
August 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” The calcineurin/NFAT pathway plays a significant role in the development and growth of a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology”