Sodium channels are integral membrane proteins that form ion channels, conducting sodium ions (Na+) through a cell's membrane. They belong to the superfamily...
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epithelial sodium channel (ENaC), (also known as amiloride-sensitive sodium channel) is a membrane-bound ion channel that is selectively permeable to sodium ions...
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Sodium channel blockers are drugs which impair the conduction of sodium ions (Na+) through sodium channels. The following naturally-produced substances...
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Voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs), also known as voltage-dependent sodium channels (VDSCs), are a group of voltage-gated ion channels found in the...
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of the sodium channels and are equally large. Cation channels of sperm: This small family of channels, normally referred to as Catsper channels, is related...
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A sodium channel opener is a type of drug which facilitates ion transmission through sodium channels. Examples include toxins, such as aconitine, veratridine...
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this is known as depolarization and is mainly due to the opening of sodium channels that allow Na+ to flow into the cell. After a delay (known as the absolute...
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plasma membrane to reverse, and the ion channels then rapidly inactivate. As the sodium channels close, sodium ions can no longer enter the neuron, and...
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voltage-gated ion channels directionally propagate electrical signals. Voltage-gated ion-channels are usually ion-specific, and channels specific to sodium (Na+)...
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The most commonly involved gene is SCN5A which encodes the cardiac sodium channel. Diagnosis is typically by electrocardiogram (ECG), however, the abnormalities...
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