ASIC 2B 15-26

The acid-sensing ion channel family (ASIC) comprises six discrete ASIC subunits (ASIC 1A, ASIC 1B, ASIC 2A, ASIC 2B, ASIC 3, ASIC 4) that detect tissue acidosis (i.e. a decrease in pH). This acidosis phenomenon is a  response to tissue injury, pain and inflammation.