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GeneQ15323274· pop 5· linked from 366 articles

Also known as ANKTM1, FEPS, transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1, FEPS1

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily A, member 1, also known as transient receptor potential ankyrin 1, TRPA1, or The Mustard and Wasabi Receptor, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRPA1 (and in mice and rats by the Trpa1) gene.

Gene data

TRPA1
Name
transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1
Type
protein-coding
Position
72,019,608–72,089,998 (−)
Aliases
ANKTM1, FEPS, FEPS1, p120
RefSeq RNA
NM_007332.3, XM_011517624.3, XM_011517625.3, XM_054361455.1, XM_054361456.1
RefSeq protein
NP_015628.2, XP_011515926.1, XP_011515927.1, XP_054217430.1, XP_054217431.1

The structure of the protein encoded by this gene is highly related to both the protein ankyrin and transmembrane proteins. The specific function of this protein has not yet been determined; however, studies indicate the function may involve a role in signal transduction and growth control. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

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transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1

Symbol
TRPA1
Biotype
Protein coding
Organism
Homo sapiens
Location
8:72,019,608-72,089,998
Strand
Reverse (−)
Assembly
GRCh38
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
gene
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HomoloGene ID
7189
found in taxon
Homo sapiens
genomic end
72075584
genomic start
72932152
cytogenetic location
8q21.11
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Encyclopedic overview

9 sections
Contents
  • Structure
  • Function
  • Clinical significance
  • Ligands
  • Agonists
  • Antagonists
  • Gating modifiers
  • References
  • External links

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily A, member 1, also known as transient receptor potential ankyrin 1, TRPA1, or The Mustard and Wasabi Receptor, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRPA1 (and in mice and rats by the Trpa1) gene.

TRPA1 is an ion channel located on the plasma membrane of many human and animal cells. This ion channel is best known as a sensor for pain, cold and itch in humans and other mammals, as well as a sensor for environmental irritants giving rise to other protective responses (tears, airway resistance, and cough).

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