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Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin
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(12): 147-150, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-404037
ABSTRACT
Acid-sensing ion channels(ASICs) are a novel class of ligand-gated cation channels activated by extracellular acidification and belong to the epithelial sodium channels(DEG/ENaC) superfamily.Their biological functions have recently been found not only in the central nervous system but also relevant to the physiology and pathology of non-neuronal tissues such as taste buds, cardiovascular system and bones.This review concerns the latest research on the expression and functions of ASICs in non-neuronal tissues so as to promote the understanding of their physiological and pathological functions.