ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel 10

Definition:

May be responsible for potassium buffering action of glial cells in the brain. Inward rectifier potassium channels are characterized by a greater tendency to allow potassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. Their voltage dependence is regulated by the concentration of extracellular potassium; as external potassium is raised, the voltage range of the channel opening shifts to more positive voltages. The inward rectification is mainly due to the blockage of outward current by internal magnesium. Can be blocked by extracellular barium and cesium (By similarity). In the kidney, together with KCNJ16, mediates basolateral K(+) recycling in distal tubules; this process is critical for Na(+) reabsorption at the tubules.

References:

[1]. Masayuki Tanemoto, et al. Mislocalization of K+ channels causes the renal salt wasting in EAST/SeSAME syndrome. FEBS Lett. 2014 Mar 18;588(6):899-905. [Content Brief]

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