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= Acid-sensing ion channel
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Acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs) are a group of ion channels that are primarily activated by acidic conditions (low pH) in the surrounding environment. They belong to the epithelial sodium channel/degenerin (ENaC/DEG) family of ion channels and play crucial roles in various physiological processes.