Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Volume 23, Issue 10, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105772
Keywords
transient receptor potential vanilloid 1; pain; venom; peptide; ligand
Funding
- Gachon University [GCU-2018-0687]
- US National Institutes of Health [NS121946]
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This review focuses on the mechanisms by which venom-derived peptides interact with the outer pore region of TRPV1 to control receptor functions and how these mechanisms can drive the development of new types of analgesics.
The transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) ion channel plays an important role in the peripheral nociceptive pathway. TRPV1 is a polymodal receptor that can be activated by multiple types of ligands and painful stimuli, such as noxious heat and protons, and contributes to various acute and chronic pain conditions. Therefore, TRPV1 is emerging as a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of various pain conditions. Notably, various peptides isolated from venomous animals potently and selectively control the activation and inhibition of TRPV1 by binding to its outer pore region. This review will focus on the mechanisms by which venom-derived peptides interact with this portion of TRPV1 to control receptor functions and how these mechanisms can drive the development of new types of analgesics.
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