Piezo2 channels and tactile pain: an intriguing voltage connection

Brain. 2024 Oct 3;147(10):3268-3270. doi: 10.1093/brain/awae290.

Abstract

This scientific commentary refers to ‘Piezo2 voltage-block regulates mechanical pain sensitivity’ by Sánchez-Carranza et al. (https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awae227).

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Ion Channels* / metabolism
  • Ion Channels* / physiology
  • Pain* / physiopathology
  • Touch / physiology

Substances

  • Ion Channels
  • PIEZO2 protein, human