PIP2 interaction with a single Kir2.1 subunit is sufficient for channel activation, with additional subunits providing positive cooperativity to enhance availability and promote the fully open state.
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Animal data on Kir2.1 gating warrant no clinical change; extends mechanistic models while leaving human relevance open.
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