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"Hence, the inability of the beta1 subunit to increase burst duration of Slo1 core and Slo3 tail channels, even though the beta1 subunit is functionally associated with the channel, suggests that either the Slo1 tail (or some part of the Slo1 tail) is required for the beta1 subunit to have its characteristic effects, or that the Slo3 tail blocks the effects of the beta1 subunit acting at a site separate from the tail."
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"In the current study , we have for the first time provided evidence that chronic administration of tacrolimus , a potent and commonly prescribed immunosuppressive drug , may inhibit BK channels , particularly by down-regulating their beta1 subunit expression and functions , in vascular SMCs , leading to enhanced vasoconstriction and ultimately hypertension ; accordingly , the administration of BK channel openers should be a promising option during the clinical use of tacrolimus to prevent this immunosuppressive drug from inducing hypertension ."
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"This study further examines the mechanism by which the beta1 subunit modulates the gating of the BK channel by exploring which structure features of the alpha subunit are involved in the dual action of the beta1 subunit, of increasing the apparent Ca 2+ sensitivity and decreasing the voltage sensitivity."