Potassium ion channels: could they have evolved from viruses?

Plant Physiol. 2013 Jul;162(3):1215-24. doi: 10.1104/pp.113.219360. Epub 2013 May 29.

Abstract

Phylogenetic analyses of small viral K+ channels suggests that they did not originate from their hosts, but instead could be the source of the postulated pore precursor in the evolution of K+ channels.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Evolution, Molecular*
  • Potassium Channels / genetics
  • Potassium Channels / metabolism
  • Potassium Channels / physiology*
  • Selection, Genetic
  • Viral Proteins / genetics
  • Viral Proteins / metabolism
  • Viral Proteins / physiology*
  • Viruses / metabolism*

Substances

  • Kcv potassium channel, Chlorella virus
  • Potassium Channels
  • Viral Proteins