New study furthers development of drugs targeting potassium-ion channels

In the field of drug development, frequent targets are cell-membrane proteins, such as ion channels, tiny pores that allow various substances to enter and exit the cell. Ion channels, which govern the passage of sodium, potassium, and calcium ions, play a key role in many physiological functions, such as the nerve impulse (and hence the entire nervous system), muscle contraction, and insulin secretion.

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