Piezo proteins, mechano reception and behaviour in Hydra.

ABSTRACT: Cells are constantly exposed to mechanical forces. These stimuli must be detected and transduced to maintain homeostasis. Due that reason, mechano-sensory systems (MS) are present in all the organisms to generate appropriate responses. Piezo proteins are a recently discovered family of mechano-gated ion channels that responds to mechanical changes of the plasma membrane, allowing the influx of cations, mainly Ca²⁺. Piezo MS channels are widely represented in Metazoa, acting in several physiological systems. Hydra sp. is a freshwater member of the phylum Cnidaria which is assumed as the sister group of Bilateria. Despite the existence of Piezo channels in Hydra is known, their physiological roles remain unknown. In this work we delve into the physiological relevance of MS Piezo i

SUBMITTER: Alzugaray ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846868 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature