N-type Ca+2 channel or neuronal-type Ca+2 channel

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Introduction

N for Neuronal Ca+2 channel. Responsible for voltage-activated release of neurotransmitter in many neurons.

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References

  1. Williams ME et al Structure and functional expression of an omega-conotoxin- sensitive human N-type calcium channel. Science. 1992 Jul 17;257(5068):389-95. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1321501
  2. Witcher DR et al Subunit identification and reconstitution of the N-type Ca2+ channel complex purified from brain. Science. 1993 Jul 23;261(5120):486-9. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8392754