Voltage gating of ion channels
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Vol 27
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Keyword(s):
Voltage-gated ion channels are membrane proteins that play a central role in the propagation and transduction of cellular signals (Hille, 1992). Calcium ions entering cells through voltage-gated calcium channels serve as the trigger for neurotransmitter release, muscle contraction, and the release of hormones. Voltage-gated sodium channels initiate the nerve action potential and provide for its rapid propagation because the ion fluxes through these channels regeneratively cause more channels to open.
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Vol 82
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pp. 1895-1901
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Vol 139
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pp. 1469-1479
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Vol 304
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pp. F491-F497
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