Kir channels are responsible for stabilization of the resting membrane potential near to the K+ equilibrium potential by passing positive charge mostly into the cell (inward direction) rather than in the opposite direction.
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If Ca2+ (Ba2+) was used as the only charge carrier for inward currents, 30mM CaCl2 (BaCl2) was used in the pipette; all other cations were substituted by NMDG-Cl.
However, when Ca2+ or Ba2+ were the only charge carrier for inward currents, the current density increased and the reversal potentials were shifted to more than +50 mV, indicating high selectivity for these divalent cations [37].
When an electrical current is applied, the flaps become oppositely charged and bend inward.
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This results in a net inward transfer of two positive charges per transport cycle, that can be measured using whole-cell patch-clamp recording (Fig. 4).
Further evidence for physiologically relevant KV1.3 came from intracellular Ca2+ measurement experiments where margatoxin significantly suppressed Ca2+ entry, consistent with the existence of a channel that contributes to the enhancement of the electrical attraction for the inward movement of the positively charged Ca2+ ion.
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Application of glucose, however, induced transport-associated inward Na+ currents and reduced the maximal charge movements (Qmax).
