Conopeptide Vt3.1 preferentially inhibits BK potassium channels containing β4 subunits via electrostatic interactions

  • Min Li
  • , Shan Chang
  • , Longjin Yang
  • , Jingyi Shi
  • , Kelli McFarland
  • , Xiao Yang
  • , Alyssa Moller
  • , Chunguang Wang
  • , Xiaoqin Zou
  • , Chengwu Chi
  • , Jianmin Cui

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Abstract

Background: BK channel function is differentially modulated by tissue-specific β (β1-4) subunits. Results: Conopeptide Vt3.1 preferentially inhibits neuronal BK channels containing the β4 subunit. Conclusion: Electrostatic interactions between Vt3.1 and the extracellular loop of β4 decrease voltage-dependent activation of the channel. Significance: Vt3.1 is an excellent tool for studying the structure, function, and roles in neurophysiology of BK channels.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4735-4742
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume289
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 21 2014

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