NCIt synonyms : Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily M, Member 8 Gene; LTRPC6; TRPP8; Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily M Member 8 wt Allele; trp-p8; TRPM8 Cationic Channel Gene; Transient Receptor Potential Subfamily M Member 8 Gene; LTrpC-6; Cold-Menthol Receptor 1 Gene;
NCIt definition : Human TRPM8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q37.1 and is approximately
102 kb in length. This allele, which encodes transient receptor potential cation channel
subfamily M member 8 protein, plays a role in the perception of cold, due to temperature
or pH changes and exposure to menthol-like chemicals.;