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Decher N, Maier M, Dittrich W, Gassenhuber J, Bruggemann A, Busch AE, Steinmeyer K: Characterization of TASK-4, a novel member of the pH-sensitive, two-pore domain potassium channel family. FEBS Lett. 2001 Mar 9;492(1-2):84-9.
We report the primary sequence of TASK-4, a novel member of the acid-sensitive subfamily of tandem pore K (+) channels. TASK-4 transcripts are widely expressed in humans, with highest levels in liver, lung, pancreas, placenta, aorta and heart. In Xenopus oocytes TASK-4 generated K (+) currents displaying a marked outward rectification which was lost by elevation of extracellular K (+). TASK-4 currents were efficiently blocked by barium (83% inhibition at 2 mM), only weakly inhibited by 1 mM concentrations of quinine, bupivacaine and lidocaine, but not blocked by tetraethylammonium, 4-aminopyridine and Cs (+). TASK-4 was sensitive to extracellular pH, but in contrast to other TASK channels, pH sensitivity was shifted to more alkaline pH. Thus, TASK-4 in concert with other TASK channels might regulate cellular membrane potential over a wide range of extracellular pH. |
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