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KATP Channels

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Definition: Heteromultimers of Kir6 channels (the pore portion) and sulfonylurea receptor (the regulatory portion) which affect function of the HEART; PANCREATIC BETA CELLS; and KIDNEY COLLECTING DUCTS. KATP channel blockers include GLIBENCLAMIDE and mitiglinide whereas openers include CROMAKALIM and minoxidil sulfate.     
See Also Potassium Channel Blockers 		Other names Potassium Channels, ATP-Sensitive; Channels, KATP; Channels, ATP-Sensitive Potassium; ATP Sensitive Potassium Channels; ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
uK-ATP-1 potassium channel  0   *KATP Channels. J Biol Chem 1995 Mar 17;270(11):5691-4

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