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1Department of Cell Physiology, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
Abstract:
Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels with temperature sensitivities (thermo-TRPs) are involved in various physiological processes. Thermo-TRPs that detect temperature changes in peripheral sensory neurons possess indispensable functions in thermosensation, eliciting defensive behavior against noxious temperatures and driving autonomic/behavioral thermoregulatory responses to maintain body temperature in mammals. Moreover, most thermo-TRPs are functionally expressed in cells and tissues where the temperature is maintained at a constant core body temperature. To perform physiological functions, the activity of each thermo-TRP channel must be regulated by endogenous mechanisms at body temperature. Dysregulation of this process can lead to various diseases. This review highlights the endogenous factors regulating thermo-TRP activity and physiological functions at constant core body temperature.
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