Neurotrophin-4 Modulates the Mechanotransducer Cav3.2 T-Type Calcium Current in Mice Down-Hair Neurons

    September 2011 in “ Biochemical journal ”
    Cécile Hilaire, Olivier Lucas, Jean Valmier, Frédérique Scamps
    Studysummary This study found that neurotrophin-4 regulates Cav3.2 T-current expression in D-hair neurons via TrkB receptor activation, highlighting its role in mechanosensitive function.
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