Physiology and pathophysiology of ClC-K/barttin channels

ClC-K channels form a subgroup of anion channels within the ClC family of anion transport proteins. They are expressed predominantly in the kidney and in the inner ear, and are necessary for NaCl resorption in the loop of Henle and for K+ secretion by the stria vascularis. Subcellular distribution a...

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Main Authors: Christoph eFahlke, Martin eFischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2010-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2010.00155/full