Table 3.
Summary of the volatile general anesthetics modulating TRP channels
| VGAs | TRPA1 | TRPV1 | TRPM3 | TRPM8 | TRPC5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effects: CGRP release, respiratory inhibition | Effects: CGRP release, hyperthermia | Effects: Hypothermia respiratory inhibition | ||||
| Isoflurane |
|
Activation | Enhancement | Activation (Inhibition by prolonged exposure) | ||
| Desflurane |
|
Activation | Enhancement | Activation (Inhibition by prolonged exposure) | ||
| Sevoflurane |
|
Enhancement | Inhibition | Activation (Inhibition by prolonged exposure) | ||
| Halothane |
|
Activation | Inhibition | Activation (Inhibition by prolonged exposure) | Inhibition | |
| Chloroform |
|
Inhibition | Inhibition | |||