Ion channels are typically categorised by gating mechanism and by the ion they conduct. Note that an ion channel may overlap between different categories. Some channels conduct multiple ion currents and some are gated by multiple mechanisms.
Ion channels gated by other mechanisms (e.g. light gated and
mechanosensitive ion channels). These types of channels can also be pharmacologically modulated. For lists of the substances that pharmacologically modulate them, see their respective articles.
^Birch, PJ; Dekker, LV; James, IF; Southan, A; Cronk, D (1 May 2004). "Strategies to identify ion channel modulators: current and novel approaches to target neuropathic pain". Drug Discovery Today. 9 (9): 410–8.
doi:
10.1016/S1359-6446(04)03043-0.
PMID15081958.
Ion channels are typically categorised by gating mechanism and by the ion they conduct. Note that an ion channel may overlap between different categories. Some channels conduct multiple ion currents and some are gated by multiple mechanisms.
Ion channels gated by other mechanisms (e.g. light gated and
mechanosensitive ion channels). These types of channels can also be pharmacologically modulated. For lists of the substances that pharmacologically modulate them, see their respective articles.
^Birch, PJ; Dekker, LV; James, IF; Southan, A; Cronk, D (1 May 2004). "Strategies to identify ion channel modulators: current and novel approaches to target neuropathic pain". Drug Discovery Today. 9 (9): 410–8.
doi:
10.1016/S1359-6446(04)03043-0.
PMID15081958.