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What specific cyclic nucleotides activate cyclic nucleotide-gated channels?
What specific cyclic nucleotides activate cyclic nucleotide-gated channels?
cAMP and cGMP
Which ions are primarily permeable to cyclic nucleotide-gated channels?
Which ions are primarily permeable to cyclic nucleotide-gated channels?
Monovalent cations like K+ and Na+, and also Ca2+.
What are the classifications of potassium channels mentioned?
What are the classifications of potassium channels mentioned?
Voltage-gated, calcium-activated, inward-rectifier, and two-pore-domain potassium channels.
What distinguishes two-pore channels from other ion channels?
What distinguishes two-pore channels from other ion channels?
What mechanism is primarily associated with the activation of TRP channels?
What mechanism is primarily associated with the activation of TRP channels?
How do transient receptor potential channels relate to Drosophila?
How do transient receptor potential channels relate to Drosophila?
What is the primary characteristic of general ion channels?
What is the primary characteristic of general ion channels?
Why do some TRP channels seem to be constitutively open?
Why do some TRP channels seem to be constitutively open?
What is the significance of the large pore-forming α subunits in channels?
What is the significance of the large pore-forming α subunits in channels?
Describe the key role of voltage-gated calcium channels in muscle function.
Describe the key role of voltage-gated calcium channels in muscle function.
What defines the open conformation of an ion channel?
What defines the open conformation of an ion channel?
How do voltage-gated potassium channels contribute to action potential repolarization?
How do voltage-gated potassium channels contribute to action potential repolarization?
What is unique about hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels compared to other channels?
What is unique about hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels compared to other channels?
How do polar and hydrophobic amino acid side chains contribute to ion channel function?
How do polar and hydrophobic amino acid side chains contribute to ion channel function?
Explain the function of voltage-gated proton channels in cellular processes.
Explain the function of voltage-gated proton channels in cellular processes.
What stimulus causes voltage-gated ion channels to open?
What stimulus causes voltage-gated ion channels to open?
What structural features do voltage-gated potassium channels exhibit?
What structural features do voltage-gated potassium channels exhibit?
What are ligand-gated ion channels and how do they function?
What are ligand-gated ion channels and how do they function?
What is the primary function of the Catsper channels in sperm?
What is the primary function of the Catsper channels in sperm?
What is the role of the ion-selective filter in an ion channel?
What is the role of the ion-selective filter in an ion channel?
Describe the condition of a voltage-gated ion channel during inactivation.
Describe the condition of a voltage-gated ion channel during inactivation.
How does the pH sensitivity of voltage-gated proton channels influence their function?
How does the pH sensitivity of voltage-gated proton channels influence their function?
What distinguishes stretch-activated ion channels from other types?
What distinguishes stretch-activated ion channels from other types?
Identify two locations where voltage-gated ion channels are primarily found.
Identify two locations where voltage-gated ion channels are primarily found.
What role does NADPH oxidase play in phagocytes during microbial engulfment?
What role does NADPH oxidase play in phagocytes during microbial engulfment?
How do ligand-gated ion channels respond to external stimuli?
How do ligand-gated ion channels respond to external stimuli?
What distinguishes other gating mechanisms from ligand-gated channels?
What distinguishes other gating mechanisms from ligand-gated channels?
Describe how inward-rectifier potassium channels function.
Describe how inward-rectifier potassium channels function.
What is the function of calcium-activated potassium channels?
What is the function of calcium-activated potassium channels?
Explain the role of two-pore-domain potassium channels.
Explain the role of two-pore-domain potassium channels.
What are light-gated channels and how are they activated?
What are light-gated channels and how are they activated?
How do mechanosensitive ion channels function?
How do mechanosensitive ion channels function?
Flashcards
Ion channel
Ion channel
A protein complex that forms a pore through the cell membrane, allowing specific ions to pass through.
Gating
Gating
The process by which ion channels switch between open and closed states, allowing or blocking ion passage.
Ion-selective filter
Ion-selective filter
A region within the ion channel pore where ion selectivity is determined.
Voltage-gated ion channels
Voltage-gated ion channels
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Ligand-gated ion channels
Ligand-gated ion channels
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Stretch-activated ion channels
Stretch-activated ion channels
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Action potential
Action potential
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Voltage-gated sodium channel
Voltage-gated sodium channel
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Voltage-gated Calcium Channels
Voltage-gated Calcium Channels
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Cation Channels of Sperm
Cation Channels of Sperm
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Voltage-gated Potassium Channels (KV)
Voltage-gated Potassium Channels (KV)
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Hyperpolarization-activated Cyclic Nucleotide-gated Channels
Hyperpolarization-activated Cyclic Nucleotide-gated Channels
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Hyperpolarization-activated Cyclic Nucleotide-gated Channels (cont.)
Hyperpolarization-activated Cyclic Nucleotide-gated Channels (cont.)
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Voltage-gated Proton Channels
Voltage-gated Proton Channels
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Voltage-gated Proton Channels (cont.)
Voltage-gated Proton Channels (cont.)
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Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channels
Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channels
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Voltage-Gated Potassium Channels
Voltage-Gated Potassium Channels
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Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels
Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels
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Two-Pore Domain Potassium Channels
Two-Pore Domain Potassium Channels
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Ion-Selective Channels
Ion-Selective Channels
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Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channels
Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channels
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Two-Pore Channels (TP)
Two-Pore Channels (TP)
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Transient Ion Channels
Transient Ion Channels
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Ion-gated ion channels
Ion-gated ion channels
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Second messenger-gated ion channels
Second messenger-gated ion channels
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Inwardly rectifying potassium channels
Inwardly rectifying potassium channels
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Light-gated channels
Light-gated channels
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Study Notes
Ion Channels
- Ion channels are proteins that form pores within cell membranes, allowing ions to pass through.
- They undergo conformational changes between open and closed states.
- The open state permits ion passage, while the closed state prevents it.
- Channels can be classified by their gating mechanisms:
- Voltage-gated
- Ligand-gated
- Stretch-activated
- Gating mechanisms govern when channels open.
- Voltage-gated channels respond to changes in membrane voltage.
- Ligand-gated channels respond to binding of a ligand (chemical).
- Stretch-activated channels are activated by mechanical deformation.
- Voltage-gated channels exist in closed, open, and inactivated states.
- The inactive state resembles an open state, but ion permeation is blocked.
- Ion channels fluctuate between closed and open conformations, forming a hydrophilic pore across the lipid bilayer when open.
- The selectivity filter is a narrow section of the pore that controls which ions pass through.
- The pore is lined with amino acid side chains that interact with ions and the lipid bilayer.
- Ion Channels are selective and fluctuate between open and closed states based on different stimuli.
Classification of Ion Channels
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Classified by stimulation method
- Voltage-gated channels, mechanically-gated channels, and ligand-gated channels are the main types.
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Ion channels vary in specific stimuli required to cause them to open, in the case of ligand-gated ion channels they can be intracellular or extracellular.
Additional Classification of Ion Channels
- Voltage-gated
- Sodium channels: Crucial for action potential generation and propagation. Their pore-forming subunits are very complex (up to 4,000 amino acids and 4 domains). These subunits often co-assemble with auxiliary beta subunits.
- Calcium channels: vital for muscle contraction and neurotransmitter release; resemble sodium channels structurally.
- Potassium channels: primary in repolarizing cell membranes after action potentials; have six transmembrane segments.
- Voltage-gated proton channels: found in many situations, mostly involved in maintaining pH balance, some are pH-sensitive.
- Ligand-gated channels: Open when specific ligand molecules bind. Examples include:
- Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor with cation permeability, and
- GABA receptor/ionotropic glutamate receptors/ anion permeability.
- Other gating mechanisms:
- Light-gated channels, such as channel rhodopsin
-Mechanosensitive channels
- Cyclic nucleotide-gated (CNG) channels (respond to cAMP and cGMP)
- Light-gated channels, such as channel rhodopsin
-Mechanosensitive channels
- Some ion channels are characterized by their duration of response to stimuli, such as
- Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels
Additional Classifications
- Some channels are classified by the types of ions they allow to pass (e.g., chloride channels, potassium channels).
- Other channels are classified based on whether the pore is single or multiple.
- Two-pore channels are a type of ion channel with two pores, rather than one
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Explore the fundamental concepts of ion channels, their structure, and function in cell membranes. This quiz covers the different types of ion channels, their gating mechanisms, and the states they undergo during ion transport. Test your knowledge on how voltage-gated, ligand-gated, and stretch-activated channels operate.