1. Piezo channels Current Biology
Thibaud Parpaite, Bertrand Coste 
Current Biology 
Volume 27, Issue 7, Pages R250-R252 (April 2017)
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2. 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.
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