An inwardly rectifying potassium channel (Kir) is a kind of protein complex that is widely expressed on excitable and nonexcitable cell membranes. Kir channels serve important roles in cellular physiology such as cell excitability and K+ homeostasis. The Kirs (KIR1-7) are regulated by many factors: phosphatidylinosital-4, 5-bisphosphate (PIP2), ATP, or G-proteins. Other factors like polyamines, kinases, pH, and Na+ ions act cooperatively to modulate Kir channels. Different types and specific distributions of KIR channels determine the diversity of regulatory mechanisms. This review provides insight into Kir channel regulation.
第一作者单位:[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol, Tongji Med Coll, Dept Infect Dis, Tongji Hosp, Wuhan 430030, Peoples R China
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通讯机构:[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol, Tongji Med Coll, Dept Infect Dis, Tongji Hosp, Wuhan 430030, Peoples R China[*1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol, Tongji Med Coll, Dept Infect Dis, Tongji Hosp, 1095 Jiefang Aye, Wuhan 430030, Peoples R China
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Wang Junshuai,Huang Yuancheng,Ning Qing.Review on Regulation of Inwardly Rectifying Potassium Channels[J].CRITICAL REVIEWS IN EUKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION.2011,21(4):303-311.doi:10.1615/CritRevEukarGeneExpr.v21.i4.10.
APA:
Wang, Junshuai,Huang, Yuancheng&Ning, Qing.(2011).Review on Regulation of Inwardly Rectifying Potassium Channels.CRITICAL REVIEWS IN EUKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION,21,(4)
MLA:
Wang, Junshuai,et al."Review on Regulation of Inwardly Rectifying Potassium Channels".CRITICAL REVIEWS IN EUKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION 21..4(2011):303-311