Ion channels: An open and shut case

Maria Schumacher; John P. Adelman

doi:10.1038/417501a

Ion channels: An open and shut case

Maria Schumacher, John P. Adelman

Vollum Institute

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Abstract

Most ion channels open and close - they are 'gated' - in response to cues in their environment. A crystal structure of a Ca²⁺-gated K⁺-ion channel provides insight into how gating works.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	501-502
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	417
Issue number	6888
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/417501a
State	Published - May 30 2002

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