Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit beta-3

Definition:

Regulatory subunit of the calcium activated potassium KCNMA1 (maxiK) channel. Modulates the calcium sensitivity and gating kinetics of KCNMA1, thereby contributing to KCNMA1 channel diversity. Alters the functional properties of the current expressed by the KCNMA1 channel. Isoform 2, isoform 3 and isoform 4 partially inactivate the current of KCNBMA. Isoform 4 induces a fast and incomplete inactivation of KCNMA1 channel that is detectable only at large depolarizations. In contrast, isoform 1 does not induce detectable inactivation of KCNMA1. Two or more subunits of KCNMB3 are required to block the KCNMA1 tetramer.

References:

[1]. V N Uebele, et al. Cloning and functional expression of two families of beta-subunits of the large conductance calcium-activated K+ channel. J Biol Chem. 2000 Jul 28;275(30):23211-8. [Content Brief]

[2]. X M Xia, et al. Rectification and rapid activation at low Ca2+ of Ca2+-activated, voltage-dependent BK currents: consequences of rapid inactivation by a novel beta subunit. J Neurosci. 2000 Jul 1;20(13):4890-903. [Content Brief]

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