ATP-Dependent Potassium Channels in the Kidney

Renal tubule potassium channels: function, regulation and structure

“…Several K channels in proximal and distal tubule cells contribute to the conductance of the basolateral membranes and their activity has been shown to determine the magnitude of the cell membrane potential (Giebisch 1995, 1999,Wang et al . 1997a,b, Giebisch et al . 2000, Wang & Hebert 2000).…”

“…Figure 3 is the model of a proximal tubule cell illustrating transport processes that involve K (Wang et al . 1997a, Giebisch 1998, Giebisch et al . 2000, Wang & Hebert 2000).…”

“…The secretory mechanism for K also depends on an apical sodium channel that keeps low the membrane potential opposing potassium movement from cell to lumen (Stanton & Giebisch 1992, Giebisch 1995, 1998, Giebisch & Wang 1996, Wang et al . 1997a, Giebisch et al . 2000, Wang & Hebert 2000).…”

“…1992, Giebisch 1995, 1998, 1999, Giebisch & Wang 1996, Wang et al . 1997a, Giebisch et al . 2000, Maurer et al .…”

“…1992, Stanton & Giebisch 1992, Giebisch 1995, 1998, 1999, Giebisch & Wang 1996, Wang et al . 1997a, Palmer 1999, Giebisch et al . 2000, Wang & Hebert 2000).…”