Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily C member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNC2 gene. [5] [6] The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit (Kv3.2). [7]
Kv3.1 and Kv3.2 channels are prominently expressed in neurons that fire at high frequency. Kv3.2 channels are prominently expressed in brain (fast-spiking GABAergic interneurons of the neocortex, hippocampus, and caudate nucleus; terminal fields of thalamocortical projections), and in retinal ganglion cells. [8] [9] [7]
Kv3.1/Kv3.2 conductance is necessary and kinetically optimized for high-frequency action potential generation. [9] [10] Sometimes in heteromeric complexes with Kv3.1; important for the high-frequency firing of fast spiking GABAergic interneurons and retinal ganglion cells; and GABA release via regulation of action potential duration in presynaptic terminals. [7] [8]
Kv3.2 currents in heterologous systems are highly sensitive to external tetraethylammonium (TEA) or 4-aminopyridine (4-AP) (IC50 values are 0.1 mM for both of the drugs). [7] [9] This can be useful in identifying native channels. [9]
There are four transcript variants of Kv3.2 gene: Kv3.2a, Kv3.2b, Kv3.2c, Kv3.2d. Kv3.2 isoforms differ only in their C-terminal sequence. [11]
Potassium voltage-gated channel, Shaw-related subfamily, member 4 (KCNC4), also known as Kv3.4, is a human gene.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily C member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNC1 gene.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNG1 gene.
Potassium voltage-gated channel, Shaw-related subfamily, member 3 also known as KCNC3 or Kv3.3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNC3.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 6 also known as Kv1.6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNA6 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 7 also known as Kv1.7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNA7 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit. It may contribute to the cardiac transient outward potassium current (Ito1), the main contributing current to the repolarizing phase 1 of the cardiac action potential.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 10 also known as Kv1.8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNA10 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily F member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNF1 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNG2 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNG3 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily G member 4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNG4 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily V member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNV1 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily V member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNV2 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily S member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNS1 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily S member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNS2 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNH6 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNH7 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNH8 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNH3 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNH4 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a voltage-gated potassium channel subunit.