Tag Archive for 'Piezo 1' | Sci.News

Piezo proteins transduce physical forces and are activated by mechanical indentation and stretching of cell membranes. By reconstituting these channels in lipid bilayers, Syeda et al show that Piezo 1 channels are stimulated in the absence of other cellular components via a variety of methods, including osmotic imbalance and membrane perturbation. Image credit: Syeda et al, doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2016.10.033.

Researchers Discover How Piezo Protein Senses Touch

Nov 15, 2016 by News Staff

A new study published in the journal Cell Reports reveals that a protein called Piezo 1 is directly responsible for sensing touch. Knowledge about Piezo...