• Kv3 channel subunits encoded by Kcnc genes are distinguished by rapid activation and deactivation kinetics that support high-frequency, narrow action potential firing. (jneurosci.org)
  • Large, non-GABAergic DCN projection neurons express Kv3.1 and Kv3.3 channel subunits. (jneurosci.org)
  • PSD-95 is a member of the MAGUK (membrane associated guanylate kinase) family (which also includes PSD-93, SAP97 and SAP102) and functions as a scaffold protein that can cluster membrane receptors, ion channels, including NMDA receptor subunits, Kv1 potassium channels and Caspr2. (antibodiesinc.com)
  • Four sequence-related potassium channel genes - shaker, shaw, shab, and shal - have been identified in Drosophila, and each has been shown to have human homolog(s). (wikipedia.org)
  • Simplified cerebellar circuitry illustrating direction of information flow and Kv3 channel localization. (jneurosci.org)
  • They regulate the excitability of cells and contribute to their resting membrane potential [ 1 , 2 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • My laboratory is interested in ion channels and the membrane mechanisms that regulate the activation and function of T lymphocytes. (uc.edu)
  • Ion channels, located on the membrane of T cells, are the effectors which link antigen recognition to T cell function and gene regulation by controlling calcium homeostasis. (uc.edu)
  • Voltage-gated potassium channel subunit beta-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNAB2 gene. (wikipedia.org)
  • Recent studies show that modulation of TASK-1 channels, either directly or indirectly by targeting their regulatory mechanisms, has the potential to control pulmonary arterial tone in humans. (ersjournals.com)
  • Voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels represent the most complex class of voltage-gated ion channels from both functional and structural standpoints. (wikipedia.org)
  • This review summarises our current state of knowledge of the functional role of TASK-1 channels in the pulmonary circulation in health and disease, with special emphasis on current advancements in the field. (ersjournals.com)
  • TWIK-related acid-sensitive potassium channel 1 (TASK-1 encoded by KCNK3) belongs to the family of two-pore domain potassium channels. (ersjournals.com)
  • The C-terminus SH3-binding domain of Kv1.3 is required for the actin-mediated immobilization of the channel via cortactin. (uc.edu)
  • PD1 blockade enhances K+ channel activity, Ca2+ signaling, and migratory ability in cytotoxic T lymphocytes of patients with head and neck cancer. (uc.edu)
  • A defect in KCa3.1 channel activity limits the ability of CD8+ T cells from cancer patients to infiltrate an adenosine-rich microenvironment. (uc.edu)
  • Kv1.3 Channels Mark Functionally Competent CD8+ Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Head and Neck Cancer. (uc.edu)
  • Potassium channels of T lymphocytes take center stage in the fight against cancer. (uc.edu)
  • The role of cerebellar Kv3.1 and Kv3.3 channels in motor coordination was examined with an emphasis on the deep cerebellar nuclei (DCN). (jneurosci.org)
  • Previously we reported that increased lateral deviation while ambulating and slips while traversing a narrow beam of ataxic Kcnc3 -null mice were corrected by restoration of Kv3.3 channels specifically to Purkinje cells, whereas Kcnc3 -mutant mice additionally lacking one Kcnc1 allele were partially rescued. (jneurosci.org)
  • Voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels represent the most complex class of voltage-gated ion channels from both functional and structural standpoints. (wikipedia.org)
  • Several recent reports further suggest that local protein translation in the dendrites of neurons and interactions between IA channels with other types of voltage-gated ion channels further expands the functional diversity of native neuronal IA channels. (nih.gov)
  • HN - 2006(1998) MH - Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex UI - D051376 MN - D5.750.78.730.246 MN - D12.776.220.525.246 MS - A complex of seven proteins including ARP2 PROTEIN and ARP3 PROTEIN that plays an essential role in maintenance and assembly of the CYTOSKELETON. (nih.gov)
  • Here, we review the diverse molecular mechanisms that have been shown or proposed to underlie the functional diversity of native neuronal IA channels. (nih.gov)
  • While the importance of SGLT1 in glucose absorption has been systemically studied in detail, little is currently known about the regulation of SGLT1 activity by cation channels and transporters. (mdpi.com)
  • posttranslational regulation of Kv channels. (nih.gov)
  • In contrast, the presynaptic BK channels did not contribute significantly to regulation of action potentials or transmitter release under basal experimental conditions, i.e., without 4-AP, even at high stimulation frequencies. (jneurosci.org)
  • In available structures, Lys-295 in the lariat loop of arrestin-3 and its homologue Lys-294 in arrestin-2 directly interact with the activator-attached phosphates. (bvsalud.org)
  • These results indicate that the functional role of BK channels depends on their subcellular localization. (jneurosci.org)
  • The maintenance of membrane potential mainly depends on the activities of cation channels and transporters. (mdpi.com)