Piezo channels Current Biology Thibaud Parpaite, Bertrand Coste Current Biology Volume 27, Issue 7, Pages R250-R252 (April 2017) DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2017.01.048 Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Piezo-dependent mechanotransduction. Various mechanical stimuli exerted on cells induce changes in plasma membrane tension, eliciting Piezo channel opening. The resulting cation influx can trigger sensory neuron firing or activation of intracellular calcium signaling pathways. Current Biology 2017 27, R250-R252DOI: (10.1016/j.cub.2017.01.048) Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd Terms and Conditions