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    Glossary Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1

    protein channel that detects heat, acidity, and capsaicin

    Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), also known as the Capsaicin Receptor, is a protein found on the surface of certain cells, including sensory neurons. It acts as an ion channel that opens in response to heat, acidic conditions, and capsaicin (the compound that makes chili peppers hot), playing a crucial role in the sensation of pain and temperature.

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      A Hot New Twist to Hair Biology: The Role of TRPV1 in Human Hair Growth Control

      research A Hot New Twist to Hair Biology

      174 citations , April 2005 in “˜The œAmerican journal of pathology (Print)”
      This study found that TRPV1 activation in human scalp hair follicles inhibited hair shaft elongation, suppressed proliferation, and induced apoptosis, suggesting TRPV1 as a potential target for managing hair growth and epithelial disorders.
      TRP Channels in Skin Biology and Pathophysiology

      research TRP Channels in Skin Biology and Pathophysiology

      124 citations , December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals”
      This review discusses the functions and potential therapeutic targeting of TRP ion channels in the skin, noting their involvement in both physiological processes and various pathological conditions, but reports no new experimental results.

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