Kcnk16 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity; potassium channel activity; and protein heterodimerization activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including endoplasmic reticulum calcium ion homeostasis; potassium ion transmembrane transport; and regulation of release of sequestered calcium ion into cytosol. Predicted to act upstream of or within potassium ion transport. Predicted to be located in endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Orthologous to human KCNK16 (potassium two pore domain channel subfamily K member 16). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Kcnk16 |
| Official Name | potassium two pore domain channel subfamily K member 16 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1582911] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000006422 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | potassium two pore domain channel subfamily K member 16 |
| Synonyms | 4731413G05RIK, K2p16.1, LOC682965, potassium channel, subfamily K, member 16, potassium two pore domain channel subfamily K member 16, TALK-1 |
| Species | Rat, Rattus norvegicus |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in rat Kcnk16 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- potassium channel
- outward rectifier potassium channel
- protein binding
- identical protein binding
- ion channel
- protein heterodimerization
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Plasma Membrane
- cellular membrane
- endoplasmic reticulum membrane
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Kcnk16 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- potassium ion transport
- potassium ion transmembrane transport
- stabilization of membrane potential
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- ion channel complex
- plasma membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- outward rectifier potassium channel activity
- potassium channel activity
- potassium ion leak channel activity