Crystal structure of the Kir2 potassium channel with incorporated acidic residues. Proton uptake or release plays a crucial role in the formation of "sub-conductance states". (IMAGE)

University of Vienna

Crystal structure of the Kir2 potassium channel with incorporated acidic residues. Proton uptake or release plays a crucial role in the formation of "sub-conductance states".

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Crystal structure of the Kir2 potassium channel with incorporated acidic residues. Proton uptake or release plays a crucial role in the formation of "sub-conductance states".

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