Structural biology and molecular pharmacology of voltage-gated ion channels
Voltage-gated ion channels (VGICs), including those for Na+, Ca2+ and K+, selectively
permeate ions across the cell membrane in response to changes in membrane potential …
permeate ions across the cell membrane in response to changes in membrane potential …
Polycystin channel complexes
O Esarte Palomero, M Larmore… - Annual review of …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
Polycystin subunits can form hetero-and homotetrameric ion channels in the membranes of
various compartments of the cell. Homotetrameric polycystin channels are voltage-and …
various compartments of the cell. Homotetrameric polycystin channels are voltage-and …
Structure of human Cav2.2 channel blocked by the painkiller ziconotide
The neuronal-type (N-type) voltage-gated calcium (Cav) channels, which are designated
Cav2. 2, have an important role in the release of neurotransmitters,–. Ziconotide is a Cav2. 2 …
Cav2. 2, have an important role in the release of neurotransmitters,–. Ziconotide is a Cav2. 2 …
Unwinding and spiral sliding of S4 and domain rotation of VSD during the electromechanical coupling in Nav1.7
G Huang, Q Wu, Z Li, X **, X Huang… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channel Nav1. 7 has been targeted for the development of
nonaddictive pain killers. Structures of Nav1. 7 in distinct functional states will offer an …
nonaddictive pain killers. Structures of Nav1. 7 in distinct functional states will offer an …
Open-state structure and pore gating mechanism of the cardiac sodium channel
The heartbeat is initiated by voltage-gated sodium channel Na V 1.5, which opens rapidly
and triggers the cardiac action potential; however, the structural basis for pore opening …
and triggers the cardiac action potential; however, the structural basis for pore opening …
Structural basis for modulation of human NaV1.3 by clinical drug and selective antagonist
X Li, F Xu, H Xu, S Zhang, Y Gao, H Zhang… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Voltage-gated sodium (NaV) channels play fundamental roles in initiating and propagating
action potentials. NaV1. 3 is involved in numerous physiological processes including …
action potentials. NaV1. 3 is involved in numerous physiological processes including …
Structural basis for NaV1.7 inhibition by pore blockers
J Zhang, Y Shi, Z Huang, Y Li, B Yang, J Gong… - Nature Structural & …, 2022 - nature.com
Voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1. 7 plays essential roles in pain and odor perception.
NaV1. 7 variants cause pain disorders. Accordingly, NaV1. 7 has elicited extensive attention …
NaV1. 7 variants cause pain disorders. Accordingly, NaV1. 7 has elicited extensive attention …
Structure of human NaV1.6 channel reveals Na+ selectivity and pore blockade by 4,9-anhydro-tetrodotoxin
Y Li, T Yuan, B Huang, F Zhou, C Peng, X Li… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The sodium channel NaV1. 6 is widely expressed in neurons of the central and peripheral
nervous systems, which plays a critical role in regulating neuronal excitability. Dysfunction of …
nervous systems, which plays a critical role in regulating neuronal excitability. Dysfunction of …
[HTML][HTML] Nav1. 8 in keratinocytes contributes to ROS-mediated inflammation in inflammatory skin diseases
Y Zhang, Y Li, L Zhou, X Yuan, Y Wang, Q Deng… - Redox Biology, 2022 - Elsevier
Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-activated proinflammatory signals in keratinocytes play a
crucial role in the immunoregulation of inflammatory skin diseases, including rosacea and …
crucial role in the immunoregulation of inflammatory skin diseases, including rosacea and …
Voltage gated sodium and calcium channels: Discovery, structure, function, and Pharmacology
WA Catterall - Channels, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Voltage-gated sodium channels initiate action potentials in nerve and muscle, and voltage-
gated calcium channels couple depolarization of the plasma membrane to intracellular …
gated calcium channels couple depolarization of the plasma membrane to intracellular …