Abstract
The Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 8 (TRPM8) ion channel is an important sensor of environmental cold temperatures. Cold- and menthol-induced activation of this channel requires the presence of the membrane phospholipid phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate [PI(4,5)P2]. This review discusses recent findings on the role of PI(4,5)P2 and G-proteins in the modulation of TRPM8 upon receptor activation. We will also summarize knowledge on the role of PI(4,5)P2 in Ca2+ dependent desensitization/adaptation of TRPM8 activity, and recent advances in the structural basis of how this lipid binds to TRPM8.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-86 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Channels |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- G-alpha-q
- GPCR
- PIP2
- TRPM8
- phosphoinositides