Table 1.
Expression of GIRK channels in the heart of different species.
| Subunit | Species | Location in the Heart | Expression Determination | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRK1 GIRK4 |
Mouse | Atria Ventricles |
mRNA expression | [80] |
| GIRK1 | Rat | Atria | Protein expression | [54,81] |
| GIRK1 GIRK4 |
Guinea pig | Atria Ventricles |
Protein expression | [54] |
| GIRK4 | Rat | Right atrium (intercalated discs and sarcolemma) Left ventricle (intercalated discs) |
[83] | |
| GIRK1 GIRK4 |
Ferret | Atria Ventricles |
mRNA expression Protein expression |
[81] |
| GIRK1 | Dog | Atria Ventricles |
mRNA expression | [82] |
| GIRK4 | Human | Left ventricle (intercalated discs and t-tubules) | Protein expression | [83] |