Summary

Name KCNJ4
Full Name Inward rectifier potassium channel 4
Synonyms HIRK2, HRK1, Hippocampal inward rectifier, HIR, Inward rectifier K(+) channel Kir2.3, IRK-3, Potassium channel, inwardly rectifying subfamily J member 4 | IRK3
Primary ID P48050
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Type protein
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Function Inward rectifier potassium channels are characterized by a greater tendency to allow potassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. Their voltage dependence is regulated by the concentration of extracellular potassium; as external potassium is raised, the voltage range of the channel opening shifts to more positive voltages. The inward rectification is mainly due to the blockage of outward current by internal magnesium. Can be blocked by extracellular barium and cesium (By similarity).

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation KCNJ4 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png phosphorylation KCNJ4 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: In Vitro
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation KCNJ4 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: In Vitro