| Chapter title |
Guide to the Pharmacology of Mitochondrial Potassium Channels
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|---|---|
| Chapter number | 79 |
| Book title |
Pharmacology of Mitochondria
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| Published in |
Handbook of experimental pharmacology, January 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/164_2016_79 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-957311-3, 978-3-31-957313-7
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| Authors |
Bartłomiej Augustynek, Wolfram S. Kunz, Adam Szewczyk |
| Abstract |
This chapter provides a critical overview of the available literature on the pharmacology of mitochondrial potassium channels. In the first part, the reader is introduced to the topic, and eight known protein contributors to the potassium permeability of the inner mitochondrial membrane are presented. The main part of this chapter describes the basic characteristics of each channel type mentioned in the introduction. However, the most important and valuable information included in this chapter concerns the pharmacology of mitochondrial potassium channels. Several available channel modulators are critically evaluated and rated by suitability for research use. The last figure of this chapter shows the results of this evaluation at a glance. Thus, this chapter can be very useful for beginners in this field. It is intended to be a time- and resource-saving guide for those searching for proper modulators of mitochondrial potassium channels. |
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