Potassium/sodium hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''HCN1''
gene
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Function
Hyperpolarization-activated cation channels of the HCN gene family, such as HCN1, contribute to spontaneous rhythmic activity in both heart and brain.
Tissue distribution
HCN1 channel expression is found in the sinoatrial node,
the neocortex, hippocampus, cerebellar cortex, dorsal root ganglion, trigeminal ganglion and brainstem.
Ligands
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Ketamine
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is an inhibitor of HCN1 in addition to its other targets.
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Propofol
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also inhibits HCN1.
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Isoflurane
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and
Sevoflurane
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inhibit HCN1.
Interactions
HCN1 has been shown to
interact with
HCN2.
Epilepsy
De novo mutations in HCN1 cause
epilepsy
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See also
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Cyclic nucleotide-gated ion channel
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References
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