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== Selectivity == | == Selectivity == | ||
Because the N-terminus is very constricted near Val27, the M2 channel is highly selective for protons.<ref name="Stouffer" /> The restricted N-terminus only allows protons to penetrate into the aqueous pore through hydrogen-bonded chains of water.<ref name="Stouffer" /> Therefore, it would be extremely difficult for hydrated sodium or potassium to penetrate the restricted areas of the M2 channel.<ref name="Stouffer" /> | Because the N-terminus is very constricted near Val27, the M2 channel is highly selective for protons.<ref name="Stouffer" /> The restricted N-terminus only allows protons to penetrate into the aqueous pore through hydrogen-bonded chains of water.<ref name="Stouffer" /> Therefore, it would be extremely difficult for hydrated sodium or potassium to penetrate the restricted areas of the M2 channel.<ref name="Stouffer" /> | ||
==Additional Resources== | |||
For additional information, see: [[Membrane Channels & Pumps]] | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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