Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2019, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 40-44.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2019.01.008

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Function of ether-a-go-go related gene channel in pancreatic β-cells

Zhao Miaomiao1,2,3, Yuan Shasha2,3,4, Li Qi1,2,3, Lu Jing1,2,3, Huang Haixia5,6, Yang Jinkui1,2,3   

  1. 1. Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China;
    2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing 100730, China;
    3. Beijing Diabetes Institute, Beijing 100730, China;
    4. Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 101149, China;
    5. Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
    6. Beijing Key Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders Related Cardiovascular Diseases, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2018-11-08 Online:2019-01-21 Published:2019-01-23
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (81370946,81400824,81800688), Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (7131005) and Foundation of Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University (TRYY-KYJJ-2016-013).

Abstract: Objective To investigate the function of ether-a-go-go related gene (ERG) channel in pancreatic β-cells. Methods Whole-cell patch clamp technique was conducted to record the potassium currents and action potential in wild type (WT) and ERG knockout (KO) primary cultured pancreatic β-cells. Intra-peritoneal glucose tolerant test (IPGTT) was performed to measure the blood glucose levels in both WT and KO mice. Results KO pancreatic β-cells had decreased potassium currents and prolonged action potential duration 90% compared with WT ones. KO mice had better blood glucose levels during IPGTT. Conclusion ERG plays a role in the potassium currents and action potential in pancreatic β-cells, which may affect the blood glucose levels in vivo.

Key words: ether-a-go-go related gene, pancreatic β-cell, patch-clamp, blood glucose

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