The Kv2.1 K<sup>+ </sup>channel targets to the axon initial segment of hippocampal and cortical neurons in culture and <it>in situ</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Kv2.1 delayed-rectifier K<sup>+ </sup>channel regulates membrane excitability in hippocampal neurons where it targets to dynamic cell surface clusters on the soma and proximal dendrites. In the past, Kv2.1 has been as...

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Main Authors: Tamkun Michael M, Weigle Cecile M, Sarmiere Patrick D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/9/112