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TRP

Meaning

TRP, an acronym for Transient Receptor Potential, refers to a superfamily of cation-permeable ion channels found in the plasma membrane and intracellular organelles of various cell types. These channels function as polymodal sensors, converting a wide array of physical and chemical stimuli into electrical or calcium signals within cells. They are fundamental to numerous physiological processes, including sensory perception and cellular signaling.