Abstract
Free nerve endings are key structures in sensory transduction of noxious stimuli. In spite of this, little is known about their functional organization. Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels have emerged as key molecular identities in the sensory transduction of pain-producing stimuli, yet the vast majority of our knowledge about sensory TRP channel function is limited to data obtained from in vitro models which do not necessarily reflect physiological conditions. In recent years, the development of novel optical methods such as genetically encoded calcium indicators and photo-modulation of ion channel activity by pharmacological tools has provided an invaluable opportunity to directly assess nociceptive TRP channel function at the nerve terminal.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 481 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-20 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 6 Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- Nociception
- Optical recording
- Opto-pharmacology
- Pain
- Peripheral nerve terminals
- TRP channels
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Molecular Biology
- Spectroscopy
- Computer Science Applications
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry