Potassium voltage-gated channels (beta cell, open) [plasma membrane]

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-381640
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Set [DefinedSet]
Species
Homo sapiens
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Human pancreatic beta cells contain Kv2.1, Kv3.2, Kv6.2, and Kv9.3 voltage gated potassium channels. The channels are closed in a resting beta and channels open in response to depolarization. Open channels counteract the effect of closed ATP-gated potassium channels and thereby end stimulation of insulin secretion .
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PubMed ID Title Journal Year
14988243 Expression of voltage-gated potassium channels in human and rhesus pancreatic islets

Slaughter, RS, Kohler, MG, Bugianesi, RM, Liu, Y, Yan, L, Kaczorowski, GJ, Figueroa, DJ, Austin, CP

Diabetes 2004
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