Potassiumkanaler
Potassiumkanaler are a class of transmembrane proteins that form pores through cell membranes, allowing potassium ions (K+) to pass through. These channels are essential for a wide range of physiological processes. They play a critical role in establishing and maintaining the resting membrane potential of cells, which is the electrical charge difference across the cell membrane when it is not stimulated. This resting potential is crucial for the excitability of nerve and muscle cells.
The function of potassium channels is not limited to maintaining resting potential. They are also involved
Furthermore, potassium channels are implicated in a variety of other cellular functions including hormone secretion, cell