Cell biology: The sensation of stretch

Nature. 2012 Mar 7;483(7388):163-4. doi: 10.1038/483163a.

Abstract

Piezo proteins have been shown to form large ion channels that serve a sensory function in fruitflies. The findings help to explain how Piezos convert mechanical force into biological signals. See Article p.176 & Letter p.209

Publication types

  • News
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drosophila Proteins / metabolism*
  • Drosophila melanogaster / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Ion Channel Gating*
  • Ion Channels / chemistry*
  • Ion Channels / metabolism*
  • Mechanotransduction, Cellular / physiology*
  • Nociception / physiology*
  • Sensory Receptor Cells / metabolism*

Substances

  • Drosophila Proteins
  • Ion Channels
  • Piezo protein, Drosophila