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Block of CaV1.2 channels by Gd3+ reveals preopening transitions in the selectivity filter.
The Journal of general physiology - 1 Jun 2007
Babich Olga, Reeves John, Shirokov Roman
Abstract excerpt
Using the lanthanide gadolinium (Gd(3+)) as a Ca(2+) replacing probe, we investigated the voltage dependence of pore blockage of Ca(V)1.2 channels. Gd(+3) reduces peak currents (tonic block) and accelerates decay of ionic current during depolarization (use-dependent block). Because diffusion of G...
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