Potassium channel subfamily K member 15 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''KCNK15''
gene
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This gene encodes K
2P15.1, one of the members of the superfamily of potassium channel proteins containing two pore-forming P domains. K
2P15.1 has not been shown to be a functional channel; however, it may require other non-pore-forming proteins for activity.
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Tandem pore domain potassium channel
The two-pore-domain or tandem pore domain potassium channels are a family of 15 members that form what is known as leak channels which possess Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz (open) rectification. These channels are regulated by several mechanisms includi ...
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Ion channels
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