voltage-sensitive calcium channels
- voltage-sensitive calcium channels
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(= VSCC)
A variety of
voltage-sensitive calcium channels are known and on the basis of electrophysiological and pharmacological criteria are grouped into six classes. The general function is to allow calcium influx into the
cell as
a result of
membrane depolarization. The majority (L-type, N-type, P-type and
Q-type channels require substantial
depolarization and are sometimes collectively known as high voltage-activated types. The
R-type channels activate after moderate
depolarization and the T-type channel opens at relatively negative potentials.
Dictionary of molecular biology.
2004.
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