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Rabbit Anti-KCNE4/FITC Conjugated antibody
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Voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels represent the most complex class of voltage-gated ion channels from both functional and structural standpoints. Their diverse functions include regulating neurotransmitter release, heart rate, insulin secretion, neuronal excitability, epithelial electrolyte transport, smooth muscle contraction, and cell volume. This gene encodes a member of the potassium channel, voltage-gated, isk-related subfamily. This member is a type I membrane protein, and a beta subunit that assembles with a potassium channel alpha-subunit to modulate the gating kinetics and enhance stability of the multimeric complex. This gene is prominently expressed in the embryo and in adult uterus. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
Function:
Ancillary protein that assembles as a beta subunit with a voltage-gated potassium channel complex of pore-forming alpha subunits. Modulates the gating kinetics and enhances stability of the channel complex. May associate with KCNQ1/KVLTQ1 and inhibit potassium current.
Subunit:
Associates with KCNQ1/KVLQT1 (Probable).
Subcellular Location:
Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.
Tissue Specificity:
Predominantly expressed in embryo and adult uterus. Low expression found in kidney, small intestine, lung and heart.
Similarity:
Belongs to the potassium channel KCNE family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 23704 Human
SwissProt: Q8WWG9 Human
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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