[In vitro fluorescence assay to study the folding of Kv ion channels]

Biofizika. 2011 Mar-Apr;56(2):272-9.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

A fluorescence assay to check the folding of potassium Kv channels expressed in vitro has been developed. For this aim, the fluorescently labeled channel blocker, recombinant agitoxin of yellow scorpion was employed. The level of expression of various Kv channels in vitro has been tested. It has been demonstrated that Kv2 channels form clusters on the cell surface, which are not associated with actin filaments. On the other hand, Kv10 channels form larger clusters, which are associated with actin, indicating the principal differences in the organization of cytoplasmic domains of Kv2 and Kv10 channels.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Models, Chemical*
  • Protein Folding*
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary
  • Scorpion Venoms / chemistry
  • Scorpions / chemistry
  • Shab Potassium Channels / chemistry*
  • Shab Potassium Channels / metabolism

Substances

  • Scorpion Venoms
  • Shab Potassium Channels