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KCNK5

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Also known as K2p5.1, TASK-2, TASK2, KCNK5b, potassium two pore domain channel subfamily K member 5

Potassium channel subfamily K member 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNK5 gene.

Gene data

KCNK5
Name
potassium two pore domain channel subfamily K member 5
Type
protein-coding
Position
39,183,923–39,229,559 (−)
Aliases
K2p5.1, KCNK5b, TASK-2, TASK2
Ensembl
ENSG00000164626
RefSeq RNA
NM_003740.4, XM_005249456.2, XM_006715235.2, XM_054356635.1, XM_054356636.1
RefSeq protein
NP_003731.1, XP_005249513.1, XP_006715298.1, XP_054212610.1, XP_054212611.1

This gene encodes one of the members of the superfamily of potassium channel proteins containing two pore-forming P domains. The message for this gene is mainly expressed in the cortical distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidney. The protein is highly sensitive to external pH and this, in combination with its expression pattern, suggests it may play an important role in renal potassium transport. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

Gene Ontology

Pathways

Taste transduction - Homo sapiens (human)Protein digestion and absorption - Homo sapiens (human)Muscle contractionPhase 4 - resting membrane potentialCardiac conduction

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potassium two pore domain channel subfamily K member 5

Symbol
KCNK5
Biotype
Protein coding
Organism
Homo sapiens
Location
6:39,183,923-39,229,559
Strand
Reverse (−)
Assembly
GRCh38
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Potassium channel subfamily K member 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNK5 gene.

This gene encodes K2P5.1, one of the members of the superfamily of potassium channel proteins containing two pore-forming P domains. The message for this gene is mainly expressed in the cortical distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidney. The protein is highly sensitive to external pH and this, in combination with its expression pattern, suggests it may play an important role in renal potassium transport.

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