Structural highlights
Function
LRC26_HUMAN Auxiliary protein of the large-conductance, voltage and calcium-activated potassium channel (BK alpha). Required for the conversion of BK alpha channels from a high-voltage to a low-voltage activated channel type in non-excitable cells. These are characterized by negative membrane voltages and constant low levels of calcium.[1] [2]
References
- ↑ Yan J, Aldrich RW. LRRC26 auxiliary protein allows BK channel activation at resting voltage without calcium. Nature. 2010 Jul 22;466(7305):513-6. PMID:20613726 doi:10.1038/nature09162
- ↑ Yan J, Aldrich RW. BK potassium channel modulation by leucine-rich repeat-containing proteins. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012 May 15;109(20):7917-22. PMID:22547800 doi:10.1073/pnas.1205435109