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Large-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels (Maxi-K Channels)

A major class of calcium activated potassium channels whose members are voltage-dependent. MaxiK channels are activated by either membrane depolarization or an increase in intracellular Ca(2+). They are key regulators of calcium and electrical signaling in a variety of tissues.
Also Known As:
Maxi-K Channels; BK Channels; Big K Channels; MaxiK Channels; Channel, BK; Channel, Big K; Channel, Maxi K; Channel, Maxi-K; Channel, MaxiK; K Channel, Big; K Channel, Maxi; Large Conductance Calcium Activated Potassium Channel; Large Conductance Calcium Activated Potassium Channels; Maxi K Channels; BK Channel; Big K Channel; Large-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channel; Maxi K Channel; Maxi-K Channel; MaxiK Channel
Networked: 422 relevant articles (17 outcomes, 52 trials/studies)

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1. Ruth, Peter: 18 articles (01/2022 - 07/2005)
2. Meredith, Andrea L: 10 articles (12/2021 - 08/2004)
3. Nelson, Mark T: 8 articles (01/2012 - 09/2003)
4. Sausbier, Matthias: 8 articles (01/2012 - 07/2005)
5. Aldrich, Richard W: 8 articles (07/2010 - 08/2004)
6. Shipston, Michael J: 7 articles (01/2020 - 07/2005)
7. Lu, Tong: 7 articles (10/2017 - 09/2006)
8. Cui, Jianmin: 6 articles (01/2022 - 07/2005)
9. Lukowski, Robert: 6 articles (01/2022 - 10/2011)
10. Lee, Hon-Chi: 6 articles (10/2017 - 09/2006)

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2. Hypoxia (Hypoxemia)
3. Stroke (Strokes)
4. Reperfusion Injury
5. Glioma (Gliomas)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Potassium
2. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
3. Calcium
4. Angiotensins
5. NS 1619
6. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
7. AMP-Activated Protein Kinases
8. Aquaporin 2
9. Aquaporins (Water Channels)
10. Melatonin

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Spinal Injections
2. Biological Therapy
3. Therapeutics
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)