| Literature DB >> 23063948 |
Tingting Yang1, Henry M Colecraft.
Abstract
RGK proteins belong to the Ras superfamily of monomeric G-proteins, and currently include four members - Rad, Rem, Rem2, and Gem/Kir. RGK proteins are broadly expressed, and are the most potent known intracellular inhibitors of high-voltage-activated Ca²⁺ (Ca(V)1 and Ca(V)2) channels. Here, we review and discuss the evidence in the literature regarding the functional mechanisms, structural determinants, physiological role, and potential practical applications of RGK-mediated inhibition of Ca(V)1/Ca(V)2 channels. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Calcium channels.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23063948 PMCID: PMC4190112 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2012.10.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochim Biophys Acta ISSN: 0006-3002