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TRPA1 Cation Channel MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
TRPA1 Cation Channel
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.157.530.400.901.250
D12.776.543.585.400.901.250
Unique ID
D000074025
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000074025
Scope Note
A highly conserved, non-selective TRP cation channel that contains 14-17 ANKYRIN REPEATS. It functions in cold sensation and NOCICEPTION of endogenous inflammatory factors and volatile irritants. TRPA1 is also activated by CANNABINOIDS and may play a role in sound perception by hair cells of the inner ear.
Entry Term(s)
TRPA1 Channel
Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily A, Member 1
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Calcium Channels (2003-2017)
Nerve Tissue Proteins (2003-2017)
Transient Receptor Potential Channels (2006-2017)
Public MeSH Note
2018
History Note
2018
Date Established
2018/01/01
Date of Entry
2017/07/11
Revision Date
2017/06/02
TRPA1 Cation Channel Preferred
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