Kir5.1 Channel

An inwardly-rectifying potassium channel that allows potassium to flow into rather than out of a cell. It selectively co-assembles with two other inward-rectifier type potassium channels, Kir4.1 or Kir4.2, to form heteromeric channels.

Also Known As:

Channel, Kir5.1; Protein, KCNJ16; Inward Rectifier K(+) Channel Kir5.1; Inward Rectifier Potassium Channel 16; KCNJ16 Protein

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Palygin, Oleg: 1 article (01/2018)
2.	Pochynyuk, Oleh: 1 article (01/2018)
3.	Staruschenko, Alexander: 1 article (01/2018)

Related Diseases

1.	Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) 01/01/2018 - "Furthermore, knock out of Kir5.1 in Dahl salt-sensitive rat background revealed the crucial role of the Kir4.1/Kir5.1 channel in salt-induced hypertension. "

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