Channels Flashcards

1
Q

Selectivity of ion channels…(3)

A

Highly: based on ion- channel interaction
Moderate: charge based
Low: size based

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2
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-ve field strength determines selectivity…(2)

A

High -ve: from COOH groups of Glu/Asp = bind Na+
Low -ve: from OH or C=O = bind K+

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3
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3 modes of gating

A

discrete, generalized, blocking particle

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