Mesh term NAV1.8 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel
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Description
A voltage-gated sodium channel subtype that is expressed in nociceptors, including spinal and trigeminal sensory neurons. It plays a role in the transmission of pain signals induced by cold, heat, and mechanical stimuli.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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