D-GsMTx4 is a spider peptide and the D enantiomer of GsMTx4. It functions as an inhibitor of the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo2. It also inhibits [Ca2+]i elevation and the mTOR and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways. This compound has been used in research related to mechanical stress, chronic pain, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and inhibits mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia.
- Inhibits mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo2
- Decreases phosphorylation levels of proteins in mTOR and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways
- Inhibits mechanical stimulation-evoked calcium increases
- Significantly inhibits mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia
- Used in research for mechanical stress, chronic pain, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis