Figure 6.
Two state nature of TRPV1. Panels A-D.
Dose-dependent attainment of pore-dilated state by TRPV1 in response to Capsaicin. A. Current development over time with the indicated Capsaicin doses. B. Extracted I/V curves showing transition from rectifying to non-rectifying state with increasing dose/current amplitude. C. Histogram summary of inward and outward current portions per dose. Histogram data confirm that linearized I/V relationship corresponds to pore-dilated state by demonstrating increased Na current amplitude. Current development relationships (D) suggest some pore-dilation (NMDG sensitivity) even at the lowest Capsaicin doses. Current/voltage relationships (E) and I max histograms for sodium and NMDG permeation (F) illuminate the distinct states.