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Acetylcholine inhibits contraction of outer hair cells

Proteins (5)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-9Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-9; NACHR alpha-9Homo sapiens (human)
Small conductance calcium-activated potassium channel protein 2SK2; SKCa 2; SKCa2; KCa2.2Homo sapiens (human)
Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit beta-1BK channel subunit beta-1; BKbeta; BKbeta1; Hbeta1; Calcium-activated potassium channel, subfamily M subunit beta-1; Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit beta; Charybdotoxin receptor subunit beta-1; K(VCA)beta-1; Maxi K channel subunit beta-1; Slo-Homo sapiens (human)
Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit alpha-1BK channel; BKCA alpha; Calcium-activated potassium channel, subfamily M subunit alpha-1; K(VCA)alpha; KCa1.1; Maxi K channel; MaxiK; Slo-alpha; Slo1; Slowpoke homolog; Slo homolog; hSloHomo sapiens (human)
Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-10Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-10; NACHR alpha-10Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (3)

CompoundDescription
AcetylcholineA neurotransmitter found at neuromuscular junctions, autonomic ganglia, parasympathetic effector junctions, a subset of sympathetic effector junctions, and at many sites in the central nervous system.
CalciumA basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.
potassiumAn element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.