MEMBRANE VIEW OF THE PORE (2 subunits)

A membrane view of the structure of the pore, showing the pore loop, the turret, the pore helices and the S5 and S6 segments

 

EXTRACELLULAR VIEW OF THE PORE

An extracellular view of the structure of the pore, showing the pore loop, the turret, the pore helix and the S5 and S6 segments ((Doyle et al, Science 280:69, 1998)

Same view, emphasizing the S6 segments

MEMBRANE (SIDE) CARTOON VIEW OF THE PORE (2 subunits)

 Side View Cartoon representation of the pore (2 SUBUNITS only), showing a simplified view of the S6 segments and selectivity filter. This cartoon is used in the simulation of the channel operation.