GORK, a delayed outward rectifier expressed in guard cells of Arabidopsis thaliana, is a K(+)-selective, K(+)-sensing ion channel.
Ache P, Becker D, Ivashikina N, Dietrich P, Roelfsema MRG, Hedrich R (2000)
Publication Language: English
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2000
Journal
Book Volume: 486
Pages Range: 93-8
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1016/S0014-5793(00)02248-1
Open Access Link: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1016/S0014-5793(00)02248-1/abstract;jsessionid=B6982106027333D0E133EC2D9120BA1F.f03t03
Abstract
Here we report on the molecular identification, guard cell expression and functional characterization of AtGORK, an Arabidopsis thaliana guard cell outward rectifying K(+) channel. GORK represents a new member of the plant Shaker K(+) channel superfamily. When heterologously expressed in Xenopus oocytes the gene product of GORK mediated depolarization-activated K(+) currents. In agreement with the delayed outward rectifier in intact guard cells and protoplasts thereof, GORK is activated in a voltage- and potassium-dependent manner. Furthermore, the single channel conductance and regulation of GORK in response to pH changes resembles the biophysical properties of the guard cell delayed outward rectifier. Thus GORK very likely represents the molecular entity for depolarization-induced potassium release from guard cells.
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Ache, P., Becker, D., Ivashikina, N., Dietrich, P., Roelfsema, M.R.G., & Hedrich, R. (2000). GORK, a delayed outward rectifier expressed in guard cells of Arabidopsis thaliana, is a K(+)-selective, K(+)-sensing ion channel. Febs Letters, 486(2), 93-8. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(00)02248-1
MLA:
Ache, Peter, et al. "GORK, a delayed outward rectifier expressed in guard cells of Arabidopsis thaliana, is a K(+)-selective, K(+)-sensing ion channel." Febs Letters 486.2 (2000): 93-8.
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