Francisco José Taberner

This study identifies TRPM8 ion channels as direct targets of rapamycin in sensory neurons, showing RAP activates TRPM8 and induces tearing via TRPM8-dependent mechanisms.

This study shows PIEZO1 and PIEZO2 Blade domains have distinct roles in channel localization and function, with PIEZO1 requiring an intact Blade for proper function while PIEZO2's distal Blade is critical for stability.

This study investigates the role of mechanoreceptors and nociceptors in spinal cord injury-induced neuropathic pain, finding that early mechanoreceptor ablation reduces pain behavior, while nociceptor hyperexcitability and sprouting are key drivers of pain.

This study shows that PIEZO2 detects mechanical forces via two pathways, with the IDR5 domain required for cytoskeleton-mediated force transmission and affecting neurite outgrowth inhibition.

This study shows that USH2A is essential for vibration sensing in mice and humans by being expressed in Meissner corpuscle end-organs, not in sensory neurons.

The paper identifies a novel population of sensory neurons that regulate blood pressure through the autonomic nervous system.

This study identifies TrkB-expressing sensory neurons as key to mechanical allodynia and demonstrates their ablation as a treatment for neuropathic pain.