KCNS3

KCNS3 is a gene that encodes the protein Potassium Voltage-Gated Channel Modifier Subfamily S Member 3. This protein is a member of the voltage-gated potassium channel family, which plays a crucial role in the human nervous system.

Function

The KCNS3 gene provides instructions for making a protein that forms part of potassium channels in neurons. These channels, which transport positively charged potassium ions across the neuron's membrane, are essential for a cell's ability to generate and transmit electrical signals.

Clinical significance

Mutations in the KCNS3 gene have been associated with various neurological disorders, including epilepsy, migraine, and neuropathic pain. Research is ongoing to understand the exact role of KCNS3 in these conditions and to develop potential therapies.

See also

• Voltage-gated potassium channel
• Neuron
• Epilepsy
• Migraine
• Neuropathic pain

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