Abstract
The discrete localization of ion channels is a critical determinant of neuronal excitability. We show here that the dendritic K+ channels Kv2.1 and Kv2.2 were differentially targeted in cultured hippocampal neurons. Kv2.1 was found in high-density clusters on the soma and proximal dendrites, while Kv2.2 was uniformly distributed throughout the soma and dendrites. Chimeras revealed a proximal restriction and clustering domain on the cytoplasmic tail of Kv2.1. Truncations and internal deletions revealed a 26-amino acid targeting signal within which four residues were critical for localization. This signal is not related to other known sequences for neuronal and epithelial membrane protein targeting and represents a novel cytoplasmic signal responsible for proximal restriction and clustering.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 385-397 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Neuron |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)