Trpv1+ sensory innervation of the salivary gland drives pain and supports saliva secretion
Deanna N. Cannizzaro, Juliana Amorim, Romy E. Wilson, Kayla M. Moehn, Akshayapriya Saravanan, Iva Veselá, Akash R. Gandhi, Isabelle M. A. Lombaert, Joshua J. Emrick
This study identifies Trpv1+ sensory neurons as critical for salivary gland structure and saliva secretion, showing their role in pain and function.
bioRxiv · Aug 12, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology