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Symbol PIEZO2 contributors: npt/shn - updated : 07-12-2016
HGNC name piezo-type mechanosensitive ion channel component 2
HGNC id 26270
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s) AMCD3 , AMCD5 , MDWS , DAIPT
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
tumoral     --over  
in tumor endothelial cells
Susceptibility
Variant & Polymorphism
Candidate gene
Marker
Therapy target
ANIMAL & CELL MODELS
  • knockdown of Piezo2 in dorsal root ganglia neurons specifically reduced rapidly adapting mechanically activated currents