Structure, function, and mechanism of action of the vanilloid TRPV1 receptor
The TRPV1 receptor (transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1) is a non-selective cationic channel activated by vanilloids like capsaicin. Therefore, TRPV1 is also called a capsaicin’s receptor, which is a spicy substance found in chili peppers. The receptor is located in sens...
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Language: | English |
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Index Copernicus International S.A.
2020-11-01
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Series: | Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej |
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Online Access: | http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0014.5104 |