TRPM8 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**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.

**Synonyms:** - Cold-Menthol Receptor 1 Gene - LTRPC6 - LTrpC-6 - TRPM8 Cationic Channel Gene - TRPP8 - Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily M Member 8 wt Allele - Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily M, Member 8 Gene - Transient Receptor Potential Subfamily M Member 8 Gene - trp-p8