Depolarization-Activated K+ Channel in Chara Droplets.
AUTOR(ES)
Pottosin, I. I.
RESUMO
A novel potassium channel was characterized in the droplet membrane of Chara gymnophylla. This channel has a conductance of about 90 pS (in symmetrical 0.15 M KCl), which is lower compared to the 170-pS K+ channel predominant in this preparation. In contrast to the large conductance K+ channel, the novel channel opened with a delay at depolarization and closed at hyperpolarization and did not require cytosolic Ca2+ for its opening. It also showed comparatively weak selectivity for K+ over other monovalent cations, although its cation to anion selectivity was high. Externally or internally applied Cs+ blocked the channel in a voltage-dependent manner, similarly to the 170-pS channel. The sensitivity of the 90-pS channel to external tetraethylammonium chloride (half-blocking concentration approximately 1.5 mM) was 20-fold higher compared to the large conductance channel. With respect to its voltage-gating kinetics, the 90-pS channel was identified as a "slow delayed rectifier."
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