Azomenthol: New molecule can regulate ion channels using light

Dec 18, 2024

Located in the cell membrane, TRPM8 ion channels are known as receptors that recognize cold and respond to menthol, the cooling agent in peppermint. In addition, these channels influence pain perception and play a key role in numerous diseases. This makes them promising targets for the development of new drugs to combat cancer, metabolic diseases, inflammation, and more.