IRK channels

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:activatedBy G-proteins (for some subtypes)
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Kir_channels
inward rectifier potassium channels
gptkbp:blockedIn barium ions
cesium ions
gptkbp:discoveredBy Bertil Hille (research contributions)
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:KCNJ_genes
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1980s
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:kidney
brain
heart
cell membranes
gptkbp:fullName Inwardly Rectifying Potassium Channels
gptkbp:function regulate potassium ion flow across cell membranes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IRK channels
gptkbp:permeableTo potassium ions
gptkbp:proteinFamily gptkb:KCNJ
gptkbp:regulates neuronal excitability
membrane potential
cardiac rhythm
gptkbp:significance mutations can cause Andersen-Tawil syndrome
mutations can cause Bartter syndrome
mutations can cause familial atrial fibrillation
gptkbp:structure tetrameric
gptkbp:subspecies Kir1.0
Kir2.0
Kir3.0
Kir4.0
Kir5.0
Kir6.0
Kir7.0
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:inwardly_rectifying_potassium_channels
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7