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Automatically associated channels: Kv11.1

Title: Insights into hERG K+ channel structure and function from NMR studies.

Authors: Chai Ann Ng, Allan M Torres, Guilhem Pages, Philip W Kuchel, Jamie I Vandenberg

Journal, date & volume: Eur. Biophys. J., 2013 Jan , 42, 71-9

PubMed link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22552870

Abstract
The unique gating kinetics of hERG K(+) channels are critical for normal cardiac repolarization, and patients with mutations in hERG have a markedly increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest. HERG K(+) channels are also remarkably promiscuous with respect to drug binding, which has been a very significant problem for the pharmaceutical industry. Here, we review the progress that has been made in understanding the structure and function of hERG K(+) channels with a particular focus on nuclear magnetic resonance studies of the domains of the hERG K(+) channel.