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Open AccessGating mechanism of hyperpolarization-activated HCN pacemaker channels
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Open AccessGating mechanisms underlying deactivation slowing by two KCNQ1 atrial fibrillation mutations
KCNQ1 is a voltage-gated potassium channel that is modulated by the beta-subunit KCNE1 to generate IKs, the slow delayed rectifier current, which plays a critical role in repolarizing the cardiac action potential...