K+ voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 3; voltage-gated K+ channel subunit Kv1.3; HPCN3; HGK5; HuKIII; HLK3 (KCNA3, HGK5)
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Function
- mediates the voltage-dependent K+ permeability of excitable membranes
- assumes opened or closed conformation in response to voltage difference across membrane
- forms a K+-selective channel through which K+ may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient
- heterotetramer of K+ channel proteins
- binds PDZ domains of DLG1, DLG2 & DLG4 (putative)
Structure
- the N-terminus may be important in determining the rate of inactivation of the channel while the tail may play a role in modulation of channel activity &/or targeting of the channel to specific subcellular compartments
- the segment S4 is probably the voltage-sensor & is characterized by a series of positively charged amino acids at every third position
- belongs to the K+ channel family, A (Shaker) subfamily
Compartment
membrane
Notes
uncertain whether Met-1 or Met-53 is the initiator