Primary Identifier | IPR029603 | Type | Family |
Short Name | TRPM8 |
description | The TRPM subfamily of mammalian TRP channels includes TRPM8, which is a cold- and menthol-activated ion channel expressed in peripheral sensory neurons, where it plays a critical role in cold temperature detection []. TRPM8 is also found in the prostate and is up-regulated in prostate cancer and other malignancies []. |