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A TRPA1-dependent mechanism for the pungent sensation of weak acids
Acetic acid produces an irritating sensation that can be attributed to activation of nociceptors within the trigeminal ganglion that innervate the nasal or oral cavities. These sensory neurons sense a diverse array of noxious agents in the environment, allowing animals to actively avoid tissue damag...
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| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Rockefeller University Press
2011
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3105510/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21576376 http://dx.doi.org/10.1085/jgp.201110615 |