NAV1.9 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel

A voltage-gated sodium channel subtype found in the neurons of the NERVOUS SYSTEM and DORSAL ROOT GANGLIA. It may play a role in the generation of heat and mechanical pain hypersensitivity.

Also Known As:

SCN11A Sodium Channel alpha Subunit; Sodium Channel Protein Type 11 Subunit alpha; Type 11 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel; Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Type 11; NAV1.9 Voltage Gated Sodium Channel; Type 11 Voltage Gated Sodium Channel; Voltage Gated Sodium Channel Type 11; Voltage Gated Sodium Channel Type 11 Subunit alpha; Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Type 11 Subunit alpha

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843

Experts

1.	Cox, James J: 1 article (11/2013)
2.	Wood, John N: 1 article (11/2013)
3.	Martin, William J: 1 article (03/2009)
4.	Ritter, Amy M: 1 article (03/2009)
5.	Thorneloe, Kevin S: 1 article (03/2009)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 11/01/2013 - "A new study shows that a specific mutation in SCN11A, which encodes the Nav1.9 voltage-gated sodium channel, underlies a human disorder characterized by insensitivity to pain. "
2.	Inflammation (Inflammations) 03/06/2009 - "Here we examined bladder urodynamics of Nav1.9 voltage-gated sodium channel knock out (KO) mice, and the contribution of Nav1.9 to the development of inflammation-based bladder dysfunction. "