Absence of Kvβ2 in mouse dopamine neurons alters action potential properties by reducing surface expression of pore-forming subunits and shifting the voltage dependence of channel inactivation.
Does CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of Kvβ2 alter action potential properties in dopamine neurons in mice?
Kvβ2 subunits and Kv1 complexes play a regulatory role in dopamine neuron activity by modulating action potential properties.
Here, we utilize CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis in dopamine neurons in mice to target the gene encoding Kvβ2, an auxiliary subunit that forms a part of Kv1 channel complexes. We find that the absence of Kvβ2 alters action potential properties by reducing surface expression of pore-forming subunits and shifting the voltage dependence of channel inactivation. This work establishes a new function for Kvβ2 subunits and Kv1 complexes in regulating dopamine neuron activity.
Yee et al. (Wed,) conducted a other in Kvβ2 (Kcnab2) function in dopamine neurons. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of Kvβ2 was evaluated on Action potential properties, surface expression of pore-forming subunits, and voltage dependence of channel inactivation. Absence of Kvβ2 in mouse dopamine neurons alters action potential properties by reducing surface expression of pore-forming subunits and shifting the voltage dependence of channel inactivation.