NAV1.8 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel

**Definition:** A voltage-gated sodium channel subtype that is expressed in nociceptors, including spinal and trigeminal sensory neurons. It plays a role in the transmission of pain signals induced by cold, heat, and mechanical stimuli.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.400.875.750.800 - D12.776.543.550.450.875.750.800 - D12.776.543.585.400.875.750.800 - D12.776.631.960.800

**Synonyms:** - Type 10 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel - Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Type 10 - Sodium Channel Protein Type X - PN3 Sodium Channel - Peripheral Nerve Sodium Channel 3