The Mechanoreceptive Ion Channel PIEZO2 Plays a Critical Role in Sexual Function

Uncovering the biomechanical processes underlying human touch and sensation is critical to understanding this essential human function and key to discovering potential new approaches to treating pain, a key National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) priority. NCCIHs research is contributing to a growing understanding of the mechanoreceptive ion channel PIEZO2 and itsessential role in discriminative touch in both mice and humans,in different parts of the body.

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