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Sequence alignment of KcsA and other potassium channels. The stretch of residues highlighted in yellow is the most conserved region, and is termed the selectivity filter because of its involvement in binding and conduction of K+ ions. Residues highlighted in pink have been shown to be critical for the inactivation in KcsA.
