Evolution towards higher unitary conductance in mammals makes BK channels more efficient and precise
Iain Hepburn, Tomohiko Taniguchi, Erik De Schutter
This study shows that mammalian BK channels have higher unitary conductance, leading to more efficient calcium activation and stronger potassium currents compared to invertebrate channels.
bioRxiv · Oct 5, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience