Inward rectifier potassium channel 16 (KCNJ16) Recombinant Protein | KCNJ16 recombinant protein
Recombinant Human Inward rectifier potassium channel 16 (KCNJ16)
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NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
Potassium channels are present in most mammalian cells, where they participate in a wide range of physiologic responses. The protein encoded by this gene is an integral membrane protein and inward-rectifier type potassium channel. The encoded protein, which tends to allow potassium to flow into rather than out of a cell, can form heterodimers with two other inward-rectifier type potassium channels. It may function in fluid and pH balance regulation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2014]
Uniprot Description
Kir5.1: 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. KCNJ16 may be involved in the regulation of fluid and pH balance. Belongs to the inward rectifier-type potassium channel (TC 1.A.2.1) family. KCNJ16 subfamily.
Protein type: Membrane protein, multi-pass; Membrane protein, integral
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17q24.3
Cellular Component: basolateral plasma membrane; integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane; voltage-gated potassium channel complex
Molecular Function: G-protein activated inward rectifier potassium channel activity; inward rectifier potassium channel activity
Biological Process: potassium ion import; potassium ion transport