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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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      research TRPV1 Function in Health and Disease

      65 citations , December 2010 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology”
      This review explores the diverse roles of TRPV1, emphasizing its involvement in both pain and non-pain-related functions, but reports no new clinical results.
      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.

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