Figure 7.
Ionic selectivity of the mutated AmCaV4/E1797K channel (DEKA selectivity filter). (A) Representative current traces recorded with oocytes expressing AmCaV4/E1797K in Ringer’s and modified Ringer’s solutions. (B) Mean change in the normalized peak current after removal of a permeable ion. For each oocyte, the peak current in a given solution was divided by the peak current measured in the Ringer’s solution and subtracted by 100% (n = 5). Data are expressed as means ± SEM. Statistical differences with peak currents measured in Ringer’s solution are identified with asterisks (**, P < 0.01; ***, P < 0.001). Outward currents were measured in the absence of sodium, whereas inward currents were measured in Ringer’s solution.