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A prime role for PIEZO2 in DRG neurons in mechanosensation in the gut

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 20, page 693 (2023)Cite this article

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New research demonstrates a key role for PIEZO2 (a mechanically gated ion channel) in somatosensory neurons during mechanosensation in the gut. The studies, published in Cell, examine and characterize dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neuron function in the gastrointestinal tract, highlighting their importance alongside PIEZO2 in the control and regulation of gut sensing and motility.

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Ray, K. A prime role for PIEZO2 in DRG neurons in mechanosensation in the gut. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 20, 693 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-023-00842-8

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