Mg2+ Homeostasis: The Mg2+nificent TRPM Chanzymes
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TRPM6 and TRPM7 are distinct from all other ion channels in that they are composed of linked channel and protein kinase domains. Recent studies demonstrate that these 'chanzymes' are essential for Mg(2+) homeostasis, which is critical for human health and cell viability.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 13 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003