Cholesterol regulation of mechanosensitive ion channels

The purpose of this review is to evaluate the role of cholesterol in regulating mechanosensitive ion channels. Ion channels discussed in this review are sensitive to two types of mechanical signals, fluid shear stress and/or membrane stretch. Cholesterol regulates the channels primarily in two ways:...

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Main Authors: Katie M. Beverley, Irena Levitan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcell.2024.1352259/full