= Kir2.6
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Kir2.6, also known as KCNJ18, is a member of the inwardly rectifying potassium channel (KIR) family. Inwardly rectifying potassium channels play a crucial role in maintaining the resting membrane potential and regulating cellular excitability by allowing potassium ions (K+) to flow into cells more easily than they can flow out. This property is essential for various physiological processes, including regulating heart rhythm, neuronal firing, and smooth muscle contraction. Kir2.
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