Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2022, e20210701.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210701

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Role of transient receptor potential vanilloid type 4 channel in skin diseases

Sun Jiayi, Song Xiuzu   

  1. Department of Dermatology, Hangzhou Third People′s Hospital, Hangzhou Third Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310009, China
  • Received:2021-09-24 Revised:2022-05-21 Online:2022-01-01 Published:2022-09-05
  • Contact: Song Xiuzu E-mail:songxiuzu@sina.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China (81872517); Zhejiang Basic Public Welfare Research Project (LGF18H10001)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Transient receptor potential vanilloid type 4 (TRPV4), the fourth member of the thermosensitive TRPV family, is a nonselective cation channel that is widely expressed in various tissues and cells. TRPV4 is involved in the physiological activities of various organs in the body by responding to both exogenous and endogenous stimuli. Studies have shown that TRPV4 participates in skin physiological and pathophysiological processes, including skin barrier repair and conduction of itch sensation, and also plays important roles in skin disorders, such as rosacea, alopecia, psoriasis, scleroderma, and skin cancer. This review summarizes research progress in the role of TRPV4 channels in skin diseases.

Key words: Transient receptor potential channels, Skin diseases, Skin barrier, Itch, Transient receptor potential vanilloid type 4

CLC Number: 

  • R75