Population
HEK293 cells expressing wild-type and mutant Type 1 ryanodine receptors (RyR1)
Comparison
Mutagenesis of RyR1-G4934 and -G4941 vs Wild-type RyR1 (RyR1-WT)
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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RyR1 pore mutants retain Ca2+ release function; extends mechanistic insights into gating but leaves open disease relevance.
Glycine residues in the pore-lining helix of skeletal muscle RyR1 are essential for channel function by providing flexibility and minimizing amino acid clashes.
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