Gene: KCNB1

Alternate names for this Gene: DEE26|DRK1|Kv2.1

Gene Summary: Voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels represent the most complex class of voltage-gated ion channels from both functional and structural standpoints. Their diverse functions include regulating neurotransmitter release, heart rate, insulin secretion, neuronal excitability, epithelial electrolyte transport, smooth muscle contraction, and cell volume. Four sequence-related potassium channel genes - shaker, shaw, shab, and shal - have been identified in Drosophila, and each has been shown to have human homolog(s). This gene encodes a member of the potassium channel, voltage-gated, shab-related subfamily. This member is a delayed rectifier potassium channel and its activity is modulated by some other family members.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 20

Location in Chromosome : 20q13.13

Description of this Gene: potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily B member 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding