| Literature DB >> 19074743 |
Bret F Bessac1, Sven-Eric Jordt.
Abstract
New studies have revealed an essential role for TRPA1, a sensory neuronal TRP ion channel, in airway chemosensation and inflammation. TRPA1 is activated by chlorine, reactive oxygen species, and noxious constituents of smoke and smog, initiating irritation and airway reflex responses. Together with TRPV1, the capsaicin receptor, TRPA1 may contribute to chemical hypersensitivity, chronic cough, and airway inflammation in asthma, COPD, and reactive airway dysfunction syndrome.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19074743 PMCID: PMC2735846 DOI: 10.1152/physiol.00026.2008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Physiology (Bethesda) ISSN: 1548-9221