Potassium channel controlled by G-proteins. Inward rectifier potassium channel characterized by greater tendency to allow potassium to flow into cell rather than out. Plays crucial role in regulating heartbeat.
Molecular Function
Potassium
Subcellular Location
Membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein
Structure
Associated with GIRK2, GIRK3, GIRK4 to form a G-protein activated heteromultimer pore-forming unit.
Alternative Nomenclature
G protein activated inward rectifier potassium channel 1 antibody
GIRK-1 antibody
Inward rectifier K(+) channel Kir3.1 antibody
Kcnj3 antibody
KGA antibody
KGB1 antibody
Kir3.1 antibody
Potassium channel antibody
Potassium channel, inwardly rectifying subfamily J member 3 antibody