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Potassium Inwardly Rectifying Channel Subfamily J Member 5 (KCNJ5)

Target
KCNJ5
Molecular classification
Integral membrane protein, Ion channel, Potassium channel
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Overview

KCNJ5 encodes an inward-rectifier potassium channel subunit primarily expressed in the adrenal gland and pituitary. It plays a crucial role in maintaining resting membrane potential and regulating cellular excitability. Mutations in KCNJ5 can disrupt ion selectivity, leading to sodium influx, cellular depolarization, and dysregulation of calcium signaling. These alterations can result in diseases like aldosterone-producing adenomas, familial hyperaldosteronism type III, and Long QT syndrome type 13.

Other names
GIRK4Kir3.4CIRG protein-activated inward rectifier potassium channel 4KATP1LQT13
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Mechanism of action

Modulation of potassium ion flow; influencing cell membrane potential.

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Biological functions

Potassium transportRegulation of membrane potentialRegulation of cellular excitabilityG-protein regulation
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Disease associations

HypertensionArrhythmiaAldosterone-producing adenomaFamilial hyperaldosteronism type IIILong QT syndrome type 13 (LQT13)

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