Piezo2

Piezo2 is a specialized protein found in certain nerve cells that detect mechanical stimuli like pressure, stretch, and touch. When you experience physical sensations, Piezo2 acts like a tiny sensor, converting mechanical forces into electrical signals that your brain interprets as sensations like touch, proprioception (body position), or pain. It plays a crucial role in helping you feel and react to the physical world around you, especially in sensing how your body is positioned and moving. Without Piezo2, your ability to perceive touch and body movements would be significantly impaired.