Biology:KCNK17

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


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Potassium channel subfamily K member 17 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNK17 gene.[1][2]

This gene encodes K2P17.1, one of the members of the superfamily of potassium channel proteins containing two pore-forming P domains. This open channel, primarily expressed in the pancreas, is activated at alkaline pH.[2]

See also

  • Tandem pore domain potassium channel

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