Study establishes 'ball and chain' mechanism inactivates key mammalian ion channel

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Mar 4, 2025, 11:40 am146 pts
A new study has unveiled a precise picture of how an ion channel found in most mammalian cells regulates its own function with a 'ball-and-chain' channel-plugging mechanism. The findings boost the understanding of ion channel biology and could lead to new drugs that target these channels to treat disorders such…

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