A Kv2 inhibitor traps itself in place

J Gen Physiol. 2022 Jun 6;154(6):e202213181. doi: 10.1085/jgp.202213181. Epub 2022 May 6.

Abstract

Voltage activation, but not channel opening, is required for RY785 to access the central cavity of Kv2 channels, where it promotes voltage sensor deactivation to trap itself in place.

Publication types

  • News

MeSH terms

  • Ion Channel Gating* / physiology
  • Shab Potassium Channels* / metabolism

Substances

  • Shab Potassium Channels