What stimuli activate TRP channels?

TRP channels are a family of ion channels that are activated by various stimuli, including temperature, mechanical stress, chemicals, and osmolarity. Some TRP channels, such as TRPV1, are activated by heat, capsaicin (a compound from chili peppers), and acidic pH, while others, such as TRP2/3/6, respond to mechanical stress and osmolarity changes. Additionally, TRPM8 is activated by cooling and menthol, while TRPA1 is activated by irritants like mustard oil and cinnamaldehyde. Stimuli that activate TRP channels play important roles in a variety of physiological processes, such as pain sensation, thermoregulation, taste perception, and vision.

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