Children: Ion channels
KCNJ9 is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the potassium ion channel family, specifically the inwardly rectifying potassium channels (KIR). These channels play a crucial role in maintaining the resting membrane potential of cells and regulating various physiological processes, including cardiac and neuronal excitability. The KCNJ9 protein is also known as the potassium channel, inwardly rectifying subfamily J member 9.
KCNK1, also known as the potassium channel subfamily K member 1, is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the two-pore domain potassium channel family. These channels are crucial for controlling the flow of potassium ions across cell membranes, which is essential for various physiological processes, including maintaining resting membrane potential, regulating cellular excitability, and influencing the heart's electrical activity.
KCNK10, also known as potassium channel subfamily K member 10, is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the family of potassium channels. These channels are important for maintaining the electrical properties of cells, particularly in excitable tissues like nerves and muscles. KCNK10 specifically encodes a member of the two-pore domain potassium channel subfamily, which is characterized by having two pore-forming domains per subunit.
KCNK12, also known as TREK-2 (Twik-Related K+ Channel 2), is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the two-pore domain potassium channel (K2P) family. These channels are involved in the maintenance of the resting membrane potential and the regulation of neuronal excitability. KCNK12 functions primarily as a background potassium channel, which means it contributes to the passive flow of potassium ions across the cell membrane.
KCNK13, also known as TWIK-2 (Two-Pore domain potassium channel 2), is a gene that encodes a potassium channel protein in humans. It is part of the two-pore domain (K2P) potassium channel family, which is characterized by its unique structure and function. These channels play a vital role in maintaining the resting membrane potential of cells, regulating excitability, and controlling various physiological processes, including neuronal signaling, muscle contraction, and cardiac function.
KCNK15, also known as "Potassium Channel, Two Pore Domain Subfamily K, Member 15," is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the two-pore domain potassium channel family. These channels are characterized by their ability to form potassium ion-selective pores that allow the passage of potassium ions across cell membranes. KCNK15 is involved in regulating various physiological processes, including setting resting membrane potential and influencing neuronal excitability.
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.
KCNK17, also known as potassium channel, subfamily K, member 17, is a gene that encodes a member of the two-pore domain potassium channel family. These channels are involved in various physiological processes, including the regulation of neuronal excitability and cardiac rhythm. KCNK17 specifically is thought to play a role in the modulation of the resting membrane potential of cells and may be involved in sensory perception.
KCNK18, also known as potassium channel subfamily K member 18, is a gene that encodes a member of the two-pore domain potassium channel family. These channels are important for regulating various physiological processes by controlling potassium ion flow across cell membranes. KCNK18 is specifically involved in setting the resting membrane potential and regulating excitability in neuronal and muscle tissues. The KCNK18 protein may play a role in the sensory system and is thought to be involved in pain perception.
KCNK2, also known as K2P2.1 or TREK-1, is a gene that encodes for a member of the two-pore domain potassium channel family. This channel plays a significant role in regulating the electrical activity of neurons and other cells by allowing potassium ions to flow across the cell membrane, which is crucial for maintaining the resting membrane potential and contributing to the repolarization phase of action potentials.
KCNK3 is a gene that encodes a protein known as potassium channel subfamily K member 3 (also referred to as K2P3.1). This protein is part of a group of channels known as two-pore domain potassium channels (K2P channels), which are involved in controlling the flow of potassium ions across the cell membrane.
KCNK4, also known as potassium channel subfamily K member 4, is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the two-pore domain potassium channel family. These channels are involved in the regulation of potassium ion flow across cell membranes, which plays a critical role in various physiological processes, including the maintenance of resting membrane potential, regulation of excitability in neurons and muscle cells, and influencing heart rhythm.
KCNK5, also known as "Potassium Channel, Two-Pore Domain, Subfamily K, Member 5," is a gene that encodes a protein involved in the formation of a specific type of potassium ion channel. These channels are integral in various physiological processes, including setting the resting membrane potential of cells, regulating excitability, and contributing to the overall homeostasis of potassium ions within cells.
KCNK6, also known as TWIK-related K+ channel 6, is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the two-pore domain potassium channel (K2P) family. These channels are known for their role in maintaining the resting membrane potential and regulating the excitability of neurons and other cells by allowing potassium ions (K+) to flow across the cell membrane. KCNK6 is characterized by its ability to contribute to the background potassium conductance in various tissues.
KCNK7, also known as potassium channel subfamily K member 7, is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the two-pore domain potassium (K2P) channel family. These channels play a crucial role in maintaining the resting membrane potential and regulating excitability in various cell types, particularly neurons and cardiac muscle cells.
KCNK9, also known as "potassium channel sodium-activated 9," is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the potassium channel family. This family of proteins is involved in the regulation of potassium ion flow across cell membranes, which is crucial for various physiological processes, including maintaining the resting membrane potential, shaping action potentials, and regulating cellular excitability.
KCNMB1 (Potassium Calcium-Activated Channel Subfamily M Beta Member 1) is a gene that encodes a protein involved in the regulation of potassium ion channels. Specifically, it is known to be a regulatory beta subunit for a class of calcium-activated potassium (BK) channels, which play a crucial role in various physiological processes such as smooth muscle contraction, neuronal signaling, and cardiac function.
KCNMB2 (Potassium Calcium-Activated Channel Subfamily M Beta 2) is a gene that encodes a protein involved in the functioning of calcium-dependent potassium channels. These channels are crucial for various physiological processes, including the regulation of smooth muscle contraction and neuronal excitability. The KCNMB2 protein acts as a beta subunit of large-conductance calcium-activated potassium (BK) channels.
KCNMB3 is a gene that encodes a protein known as the potassium calcium-activated channel subfamily M member 3. This protein is part of a family of ion channels that are important for various physiological functions, particularly in the nervous and cardiovascular systems. KCNMB3 is known to form a subunit of large conductance calcium-activated potassium (BK) channels, which play a crucial role in regulating membrane potential and calcium signaling in cells.
KCNMB4, or Potassium Calcium-Activated Channel Subfamily M Beta Member 4, is a gene that encodes a protein subunit which plays a role in forming potassium channels in various tissues, including the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and smooth muscle. These channels are involved in regulating various physiological processes, including vascular tone and neurotransmitter release.