PIEZO1 protein (1) (IMAGE) Scripps Research Institute Caption Structural models of the three-bladed PIEZO1 protein, a sensory ion channel that is critical to many physiological processes in humans and other animals. Credit Eric Mulhall, Scripps Research Usage Restrictions With related coverage and credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.