Prof Ahad Rahim
@profahadrahim.bsky.social
Professor of Translational Neuroscience, University College London (UCL)
New publication. Very fortunate to be involved in this study with Amy Geard identifying MDFIC2 as a sensory neuron–enriched modulator of the PIEZO2 mechanosensitive channel. New opportunities for an analgesic target for chronic pain. Well done Habib et al. & James Cox www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
MDFIC2 is a PIEZO channel modulator that can alleviate mechanical allodynia associated with neuropathic pain | PNAS
PIEZO channels are mechanical force sensors involved in various biological processes,
including somatosensation. To date, only a few PIEZO-binding ...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
New publication. Very fortunate to be involved in this study with Amy Geard identifying MDFIC2 as a sensory neuron–enriched modulator of the PIEZO2 mechanosensitive channel. New opportunities for an analgesic target for chronic pain. Well done Habib et al. & James Cox www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
New publication working with lead Tristan McKay studying iPSC models to elucidate new functions for the CLN7 protein and its role in Batten Disease (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis). Well done Aseel Sharaireh et al. #BattenDisease #neuroscience #iPSC @natureportfolio.nature.com
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November 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
New publication working with lead Tristan McKay studying iPSC models to elucidate new functions for the CLN7 protein and its role in Batten Disease (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis). Well done Aseel Sharaireh et al. #BattenDisease #neuroscience #iPSC @natureportfolio.nature.com
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