| Literature DB >> 15807835 |
Freny B Kalapesi1, James C H Tan, Minas T Coroneo.
Abstract
All cells are subject to physical forces by virtue of their position in a dynamically changing environment. This review outlines the various putative 'mechanosensors', or sensors of pressure cells possess, and discusses in particular the role stretch-activated membrane channels play in pressure recognition and transduction. The widespread occurrence of these channels is discussed and these 'mechanosensors' are related to pressure-related diseases, in particular, glaucoma.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15807835 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2005.00981.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Exp Ophthalmol ISSN: 1442-6404 Impact factor: 4.207