Closed State Structure of the Pore Revealed by Uncoupled Shaker K+ Channel
Yichen Liu, Carlos A Z Bassetto, Gustavo F. Contreras, Eduardo Perozo, Francisco Bezanilla
The paper reveals the closed state structure of the Shaker K+ channel by uncoupling voltage sensor domains, showing a novel 'roll and turn' movement of S6 helices and a noncanonical selectivity filter state.
Nature Communications · Nov 19, 2025Peer-reviewedBiophysics