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Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 6 (TRPM6)
- Target
- TRPM6
- Molecular classification
- Ion channel (specifically, transient receptor potential cation channel), Enzyme (serine/threonine kinase domain, bifunctional channel-kinase)
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Overview
Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 6 (TRPM6) is an ion channel protein essential for the transport of magnesium ions into epithelial cells, predominantly in the intestine and kidney. It plays a key role in systemic magnesium homeostasis, influencing cellular processes such as energy production, protein synthesis, and parathyroid hormone regulation. TRPM6 is a bifunctional protein containing both ion channel and serine/threonine kinase domains. Mutations causing loss of TRPM6 function result in hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia, characterized by neurological and muscular symptoms beginning in infancy[1][2][3][4].
- Other names
- TRPM6 kinaseTRPM6, cleaved formCHAK2FLJ22628Channel kinase 2Melastatin-related TRP cation channel 6HMGXHOMGHOMG1HSH
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Mechanism of action
Clinical action is via magnesium supplementation to restore normal ion levels. TRPM6 itself is a channel for magnesium influx; pharmacological modulation in research might focus on controlling channel activity[2].
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Biological functions
Magnesium and calcium ion transport and homeostasisSignal transduction (by altering membrane potential or intracellular ion concentrations)Regulation of parathyroid hormone production and blood calcium levelsCell growth and death processes, protein synthesis, maintenance of nucleotides
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Disease associations
Hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia (defective TRPM6 results in magnesium and calcium deficiency, leading to seizures and muscle spasms in infancy)Possible roles in other magnesium-related disorders
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Safety considerations
No specific safety concerns for targeting TRPM6 pharmacologically, but dysfunction in TRPM6 leads to neurological symptoms, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia, which can be life-threatening if untreated[2]
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Interacting drugs
No clinically approved drugs directly target TRPM6. Magnesium supplementation is used for conditions caused by TRPM6 dysfunction
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Biomarkers
Low serum magnesium (Mg²⁺) and calcium (Ca²⁺) levels are biomarkers for TRPM6 dysfunction and associated diseases, particularly hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia
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