KCNK16, also known as "potassium channel, subfamily K, member 16," is a gene that encodes a protein which is part of the two-pore domain potassium channel (K2P) family. These channels are involved in the regulation of potassium ion permeability across cell membranes and play a critical role in maintaining the cell's resting membrane potential, contributing to various physiological processes such as muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and the regulation of excitability in neurons.
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