In many physiological systems, voltage dependent Ca2+ (CaV) channels are the molecular link between cellular membrane potential and intracellular Ca2+ …
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Targeting Ion Channels in Living Cells
During the last few years there has been an increased focus on ion channel-related research in tissues and cells other …
Continue readingCa2+-Dependent K+ (KCa) Channels: At the Crossroads of Cell Metabolism
K+ channels are the largest and most diverse superfamily of ion channels. They are ubiquitously expressed in both excitatory and …
Continue readingMainstream- Fringe- and Patho- Physiology of Voltage Dependent Na+ (NaV) Channels
Voltage gated Na+ (NaV) channels mediate action potential genesis and propagation in most excitable cells. Other roles played by NaV …
Continue readingThe Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Ion Channels
TRP channels show diverse biophysical properties and gating mechanisms and were found to play an important role in sensory physiology, …
Continue readingCyclic Nucleotide-Regulated Ion Channels: From Light Sensing to Pace Keeping
The cyclic nucleotide-regulated ion channels are a heterogeneous superfamily of different ion channels that share common membrane topology and pore …
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