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Cross-talk between the mechano-gated K2P channel TREK-1 and the actin cytoskeleton.
EMBO reports - 1 Jul 2005
Lauritzen Inger, Chemin Jean, Honoré Eric, Jodar Martine, Guy Nicolas, Lazdunski Michel, Jane Patel Amanda
Abstract excerpt
TREK-1 (KCNK2) is a K(2P) channel that is highly expressed in fetal neurons. This K(+) channel is opened by a variety of stimuli, including membrane stretch and cellular lipids. Here, we show that the expression of TREK-1 markedly alters the cytoskeletal network and induces the formation of actin- and ezrin-rich membrane protrusions. The genetic inactivation of TREK-1 significantly alters the growth cone...
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