Piezo1 ion channels inherently function as independent mechanotransducers

Piezo1 is a mechanically activated ion channel involved in sensing forces in various cell types and tissues. Cryo-electron microscopy has revealed that the Piezo1 structure is bowl-shaped and capable of inducing membrane curvature via its extended footprint, which indirectly suggests that Piezo1 ion...

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Main Authors: Amanda H Lewis, Jörg Grandl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2021-10-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/70988