Quantifying pressure and ultrasound activation of the mechanosensitive K+ channel TRAAK

Docter, Trevor; Sorum, Ben; Rietmeijer, Robert A.; Brohawn, Steve

doi:10.1016/j.bpj.2022.11.683

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Tension activation of mechanosensitive two-pore domain K+ channels TRAAK, TREK-1, and TREK-2

Sorum,

Docter,

Panico

et al. 2024

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TRAAK, TREK-1, and TREK-2 are mechanosensitive two-pore domain K+ (K2P) channels that contribute to action potential propagation, sensory transduction, and muscle contraction. While structural and functional studies have led to models that explain their mechanosensitivity, we lack a quantitative understanding of channel activation by membrane tension. Here, we define the tension response of mechanosensitive K2Ps using patch-clamp recording and imaging. All are low-threshold mechanosensitive channels (T10%/50% 0.6-2.7 / 4.4-6.4 mN/m) with distinct response profiles. TRAAK is most sensitive, TREK-1 intermediate, and TREK-2 least sensitive. TRAAK and TREK-1 are activated broadly over a range encompassing nearly all physiologically relevant tensions. TREK-2, in contrast, activates over a narrower range like mechanosensitive channels Piezo1, MscS, and MscL. We further show that low-frequency, low-intensity focused ultrasound increases membrane tension to activate TRAAK and MscS. This work provides insight into tension gating of mechanosensitive K2Ps relevant to understanding their physiological roles and potential applications for ultrasonic neuromodulation.

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“…1:48 × 10 50 . In the first method, the brightest pixel in each row of the image was automatically selected using a Python script.…”

Section: Ethics Statementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tension activation of mechanosensitive two-pore domain K+ channels TRAAK, TREK-1, and TREK-2

Sorum,

Docter,

Panico

et al. 2024

Nat Commun

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Quantifying pressure and ultrasound activation of the mechanosensitive K+ channel TRAAK

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Tension activation of mechanosensitive two-pore domain K+ channels TRAAK, TREK-1, and TREK-2

Tension activation of mechanosensitive two-pore domain K+ channels TRAAK, TREK-1, and TREK-2

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