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Results 1 - 10 of 37 for Potassium ion
  1. KCNA1 gene 
    ... These channels, which transport positively charged potassium atoms (potassium ions) into and out of cells, play a key ... are found in the brain, where they transport potassium ions into nerve cells (neurons). The flow of certain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcna1 - Genetics
  2. KCNJ2 gene 
    ... potassium channels. These channels, which transport positively charged potassium ions out of cells, play key roles in a ... shape of the channel so it cannot transport potassium ions, while other mutations prevent the channels from being ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcnj2 - Genetics
  3. KCNQ1 gene 
    ... the mutations appear to increase the flow of potassium ions through the channel formed with the KCNQ1 protein. ... An inability of these channels to properly transport potassium ions in the inner ear and cardiac muscle leads ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcnq1 - Genetics
  4. KCNQ4 gene 
    ... channels. These channels transport positively charged potassium atoms (potassium ions) between neighboring cells. The channels play a key ... processes, including maintenance of the proper levels of potassium ions in the inner ear. KCNQ4 channels help to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcnq4 - Genetics
  5. GJB2 gene 
    ... channel. Gap junctions made with connexin 26 transport potassium ions and certain small molecules.Connexin 26 is found ... processes, including maintenance of the proper level of potassium ions in the inner ear. Some studies indicate that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/gjb2 - Genetics
  6. GJB6 gene 
    ... channel. Gap junctions made with connexin 30 transport potassium ions and certain small molecules.Connexin 30 is found ... processes, including maintenance of the proper level of potassium ions in the inner ear. Some studies indicate that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/gjb6 - Genetics
  7. ATP1A2 gene 
    ... pumps sodium ions (Na+) out of cells and potassium ions (K+) into cells.Na+/K+ ATPases that include ... spaces between neurons. This protein also removes excess potassium ions from these spaces. At least one mutation in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/atp1a2 - Genetics
  8. KCNJ1 gene 
    ... of kidney cells. In particular, the transport of potassium ions by ROMK is necessary for the normal function ... or alter the channel's ability to transport potassium ions. Other mutations in the KCNJ1 gene delete amino ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcnj1 - Genetics
  9. KCNE1 gene 
    ... and in heart (cardiac) muscle, where they transport potassium ions out of cells. In the inner ear, the ... altered KCNE1 protein cannot regulate the flow of potassium ions through channels in the inner ear and cardiac ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcne1 - Genetics
  10. KCNB1 gene 
    ... cells (neurons) in the brain where they transport potassium ions out of neurons. The flow of ions through ... result, the channels cannot regulate the flow of potassium ions in neurons, which disrupts normal communication between these ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcnb1 - Genetics
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