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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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2021-10-01
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/70988 |