Ca2+ influx through voltage gated Ca2+ channels

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-210420
Type
Reaction [transition]
Species
Homo sapiens
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5/5
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Ca2+ influx from the extracellular space into the presynaptic neuron through the Voltage Gated Ca2+ Channels (VGCC), is dependant on the arrival of an action potential at the synaptic bulb. The vesicle fusion and subsequent release of glutamate into the synapse is triggered by this influx of Ca2+. The VGCCs involved here could be of the N, P/Q or R , and L type.
Hyperpolarization of the cell membrane due to KIR3 potassium channel activity inhibits this influx of Ca2+.
Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
8825650 Chromosomal localization of the human genes for alpha 1A, alpha 1B, and alpha 1E voltage-dependent Ca2+ channel subunits

Harpold, MM, Lory, P, Williams, ME, Taviaux, S, Diriong, S, Ellis, SB

Genomics 1995
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Catalyst Activity

calcium channel activity of Voltage Gated Ca2+ Channel [plasma membrane]

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Orthologous Events
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Rhea
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