Degenerin Sodium Channels

**Definition:** A family of mechanosensitive sodium channels found primarily in NEMATODES where they play a role in CELLULAR MECHANOTRANSDUCTION. Degenerin sodium channels are structurally-related to EPITHELIAL SODIUM CHANNELS and are named after the fact that loss of their activity results in cellular degeneration.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.400.875.100 - D12.776.543.550.450.875.100 - D12.776.543.585.400.875.100

**Synonyms:** - Degenerin Ion Channels - Degenerin Sodium Ion Channels - Degenerins - Degenerin