Voltage-gated potassium channels as therapeutic targets [PDF]
The human genome encodes 40 voltage-gated K(+) channels (K(V)), which are involved in diverse physiological processes ranging from repolarization of neuronal and cardiac action potentials, to regulating Ca(2+) signalling and cell volume, to driving cellular proliferation and migration. K(V) channels offer tremendous opportunities for the development of
Wulff, H., Castle, N., Pardo, L.
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The response of the tandem pore potassium channel TASK-3 (K2P9.1) to voltage : gating at the cytoplasmic mouth [PDF]
Although the tandem pore potassium channel TASK-3 is thought to open and shut at its selectivity filter in response to changes of extracellular pH, it is currently unknown whether the channel also shows gating at its inner, cytoplasmic mouth through ...
Feng, J. F. +23 more
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Voltage-gated ion channels are essential for signal generation and propagation in neurons and other excitable cells. The high-voltage activated calcium-channel Cav2.3 is expressed throughout the central and peripheral nervous system, and within CA1 ...
Jakob J. Gutzmann +2 more
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The selectivity, voltage-dependence and acid sensitivity of the tandem pore potassium channel TASK-1 : contributions of the pore domains [PDF]
We have investigated the contribution to ionic selectivity of residues in the selectivity filter and pore helices of the P1 and P2 domains in the acid sensitive potassium channel TASK-1.
Sutcliffe, M. J. +14 more
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Outward Rectification of Voltage-Gated K+ Channels Evolved at Least Twice in Life History. [PDF]
Voltage-gated potassium (K+) channels are present in all living systems. Despite high structural similarities in the transmembrane domains (TMD), this K+ channel type segregates into at least two main functional categories-hyperpolarization-activated ...
Janin Riedelsberger +2 more
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Identification of putative potassium channel homologues in pathogenic protozoa [PDF]
K(+) channels play a vital homeostatic role in cells and abnormal activity of these channels can dramatically alter cell function and survival, suggesting that they might be attractive drug targets in pathogenic organisms.
Prole, D L +3 more
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The purpose of this work is to study the influence of extracellular ATP (adenosine-3-phosphate), which is an activator of purinergic receptors, on contractive activity of rat aortic ring segments precontracted by α1-adrenoreceptors activation with ...
S. N. Orlov +9 more
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Patch clamp studies of human sperm under physiological ionic conditions reveal three functionally and pharmacologically distinct cation channels [PDF]
Whilst fertilizing capacity depends upon a K+ conductance G? that allows the spermatozoon membrane potential Vm to be held at a negative value, the characteristics of this conductance in human sperm are virtually unknown.
Barratt, C.L.R.; id_orcid +8 more
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Contribution of voltage‐gated potassium channels to the regulation of apoptosis [PDF]
Recent evidence points to the crucial involvement of voltage‐gated potassium channels (Kv) in apoptotic volume decrease and in the regulation of apoptosis in several systems. We have recently described the presence of a Kv channel, Kv1.3, in the mitochondria of lymphocytes.
SZABO', ILDIKO', ZORATTI M, GULBINS E.
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C-terminal β9-strand of the cyclic nucleotide-binding homology domain stabilizes activated states of Kv11.1 channels. [PDF]
Kv11.1 potassium channels are important for regulation of the normal rhythm of the heartbeat. Reduced activity of Kv11.1 channels causes long QT syndrome type 2, a disorder that increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.
Chai Ann Ng +5 more
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