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Comment
. 2012 Mar 7;483(7388):163-4.
doi: 10.1038/483163a.

Cell biology: The sensation of stretch

Philip A Gottlieb, Frederick Sachs
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Cell biology: The sensation of stretch

Philip A Gottlieb et al. Nature. .

Abstract

Piezo proteins have been shown to form large ion channels that serve a sensory function in fruitflies. The findings help to explain how Piezos convert mechanical force into biological signals. See Article p.176 & Letter p.209

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