TRPA1

TRPA1 is a calcium-permeable, non-selective cation channel expressed mainly in nociceptive sensory neurons, where it detects harmful chemical stimuli and amplifies pain transmission[1][2]. Mechanistically, TRPA1 activation drives Ca2+ influx, neuropeptide release, neurogenic inflammation, and hypersensitivity to mechanical or cold stimuli[2][3]. In disease models, TRPA1 contributes to inflammatory pain, diabetic neuropathy, aromatase inhibitor-evoked pain, itch, migraine-related CGRP release, and airway inflammation models[1][4][5][6][7]. Compared with related isoforms, TRPA1 responds broadly to reactive oxidative, nitrative, and carbonyl stress products, while TRPV1 and TRPV4 represent functionally related but distinct TRP channels in pain and inflammation studies[3][8]. For experimental applications, AITC and JT010 activate TRPA1, whereas HC-030031, A967079, TCS 5861528, pinosylvin, and dual TRPV4/TRPA1 inhibitors support mechanistic studies of TRPA1-dependent calcium influx, cytokine production, edema, and pain behavior[6][7][8][9].
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