Na+ block and permeation in a K+ channel of known structure

被引:102
作者
Nimigean, CM [1 ]
Miller, C [1 ]
机构
[1] Brandeis Univ, Dept Biochem, Howard Hughes Med Inst, Waltham, MA 02454 USA
关键词
selectivity; KCSA; punchthrough;
D O I
10.1085/jgp.20028614
中图分类号
Q4 [生理学];
学科分类号
071003 ;
摘要
The effects of intracellular Na+ were studied on K+ and Rb+ currents through single KcsA channels. At low voltage, Na+ produces voltage-dependent block, which becomes relieved at high voltage by a "punch-through" mechanism representing Na+ escaping from its blocking site through the selectivity filter. The Na+ blocking site is located in the wide, hydrated vestibule, and it displays unexpected selectivity for K+ and Rb+ against Na+. The voltage dependence of Na+ block reflects coordinated movements of the blocker with permeant ions in the selectivity filter.
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