Voltage-gated sodium channels underlie action potential firing in excitable cells, including neurons. Thus it is not surprising that these channels have been considered as potential targets for pain ...

Distinctions between prostate cancer (PCa) cells of varying metastatic ability can be made according to their ion channel characteristics. Because of unrestricted accessibility and convenience of ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Nowadays, practically everyone is familiar with liquid crystal devices (just think of liquid crystal displays (LCD) in your favorite laptop, smartphone or TV). The reorientation ...

The voltage-gated ion channels allow permeation of only one type of ion while the ligand-gated channels are less selective and allow permeation of two or more types of ions through the channel pore.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Researchers have shown how to shuttle lithium ions back and forth into the crystal structure of a quantum material, representing a new avenue for research and potential ...

Ion channels are attractive drug targets due to their importance in health and disease, but finding ways to target a specific ion channel selectively is a major challenge. Now, researchers have ...