KCNK4; TRAAK; Potassium channel subfamily K member 4; TWIK-related arachidonic acid-stimulated potassium channel protein; Two pore potassium channel KT4.1; Two pore K(+ channel KT4.1
Species
Homo sapiens (Human)
Source
in vitro E.coli expression system
Expression Region
1-393
Target Protein Sequence
MRSTTLLALLALVLLYLVSGALVFRALEQPHEQQAQRELGEVREKFLRAHPCVSDQELGL LIKEVADALGGGADPETNSTSNSSHSAWDLGSAFFFSGTIITTIGYGNVALRTDAGRLFC IFYALVGIPLFGILLAGVGDRLGSSLRHGIGHIEAIFLKWHVPPELVRVLSAMLFLLIGC LLFVLTPTFVFCYMEDWSKLEAIYFVIVTLTTVGFGDYVAGADPRQDSPAYQPLVWFWIL LGLAYFASVLTTIGNWLRVVSRRTRAEMGGLTAQAASWTGTVTARVTQRAGPAAPPPEKE QPLLPPPPCPAQPLGRPRSPSPPEKAQPPSPPTASALDYPSENLAFIDESSDTQSERGCP LPRAPRGRRRPNPPRKPVRPRGPGRPRDKGVPV
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Protein Length
full length protein
Tag Info
N-terminal 10xHis-tagged
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Storage Condition
Store at -20°C, for extended storage, conserve at -20°C or -80°C.
Shelf Life
The shelf life is related to many factors, storage state, buffer ingredients, storage temperature and the stability of the protein itself.
Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20°C/-80°C. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20°C/-80°C.
Notes
Repeated freezing and thawing is not recommended. Store working aliquots at 4°C for up to one week.
Voltage-insensitive potassium channel. Channel opening is triggered by mechanical forces that deform the membrane. Channel opening is triggered by raising the intracellular pH to basic levels. The channel is inactive at 24 degrees Celsius (in vitro); raising the temperature to 37 degrees Celsius increases the frequency of channel opening, with a further increase in channel activity when the temperature is raised to 42 degrees Celsius. Plays a role in the perception of pain caused by heat. Plays a role in the sensory perception of pain caused by pressure.
Gene References into Functions
Functional alanine-mutagenesis screens of TASK-1 and TRAAK were used to build an in silico model of the TASK-1 cap.PMID:26794006
KCNK4 promoter methylation is associated with Breast Cancer.PMID:25809865
How ion channels sense mechanical force: insights from mechanosensitive K2P channels TRAAK, TREK1, and TREK2.PMID:26332952
findings uncover a unique aspect of potassium channel modulation, indicate a means for how the channel C-terminal cytoplasmic domain affects the C-type gate, and suggest how lipids and bilayer inner leaflet deformations gate the channel.PMID:25500157
TRAAK is responsive to mechanical forces similar to the ion channel Piezo1; mechanical activation of TRAAK can electrically counter Piezo1 activation.PMID:24550493
structure reveals a domain-swapped chain connectivity enabled by the helical cap that exchanges two opposing outer helices 180 degrees around the channelPMID:23341632
crystal structure of TRAAK at 3.8 angstroms resolution; channel comprises 2 protomers that create 2-fold symmetric K(+) channel; extracellular surface has a helical cap; 2 diagonally opposed gate-forming inner helices form membrane-interacting structuresPMID:22282805
role for TREK-1 in contributing to uterine quiescence during gestationPMID:20811500
Human TASK-3 was cloned and expressed; protein sequence and activity compared to similar two pore domain potassium channels, including KCNK4 (TRAAK).PMID:11042359
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Subcellular Location
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Protein Families
Two pore domain potassium channel (TC 1.A.1.8) family