An Acid-Sensing Channel Sows Fear and Panic

@article{Maren2009AnAC,
  title={An Acid-Sensing Channel Sows Fear and Panic},
  author={Stephen Maren},
  journal={Cell},
  year={2009},
  volume={139},
  pages={867-869}
}
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