TRPC1, or Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily C Member 1, is a protein that functions as a channel for the flow of cations, particularly calcium ions (Ca²⁺), across cell membranes. It is part of the TRP (Transient Receptor Potential) channel family, which is involved in various physiological processes, including sensory perception, such as taste, vision, and pain.
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