X-ray structure of a voltage-dependent K+ channel

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Summary

The structure of KvAP, a voltage-dependent K+ channel from Aeropyrum pernix, is presented and a crystal structure of the full-length channel at a resolution of 3.2 Å is determined, which suggests that the voltage-sensor paddles move in response to membrane voltage changes, carrying their positive charge across the membrane.

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2003-05-01
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Gating, Ion channel, Voltage, Ion, Crystallography

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