Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Energy homeostasis (balance) is one of the primary functions of the endocannabinoid system.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
TRPA1 is best known as a sensor for environmental irritants, pain, cold and stretch.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
TREK-1 is a postassium channel that is constitutively leaky, thereby maintaining resting membrane potential. Mechanical membrane stretching and certain anaesthetics can open the channel, thus greatly reducing neuronal excitability.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Cav3.2 is a calcium channel of the T-type that is involved in many processes in the brain and other tissues. Contrary to other calcium channels Cav3.2 is activated by relatively low/negative voltages.