A critical residue mediates proper assembly and gating of GIRK2 channels.

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• Publication year

  2026

• Venue

  The Journal of General Physiology

• Publication date

  2026-01-05

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Chemistry

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  DOI 10.1085/jgp.202513817PMID 41417002
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