Expression of <italic>AmphiNaC,</italic> a new member of the amiloride-sensitive sodium channel related to degenerins and epithelial sodium channels in amphioxus

<p>Degenerins and amiloride-sensitive Na+ channels form a new family of cationic ion channels (DEG/NaC). DEG/NaC family emerged as common denominator within a metazoan mechanosensory apparatus. In this study, we characterized a new member of such family in amphioxus, <italic>Branchiostom...

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Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2006-04-01
Series:International Journal of Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.biolsci.org/v02p0079.htm