Lecture 4

Nernst equilibrium potentials and the GHK voltage equation

Required Reading

  1. The Nernst Equilibrium Potential.  Chapter 7 of Cellular Biophysics and Modeling: A primer on the systems biology of excitable cells.

Optional Reading and Resources

  1. Two-pore domain K⁺ channels regulate membrane potential of isolated human articular chondrocytes. Clark RB, Kondo C, Belke DD, Giles WR. J Physiol. 2011;589 (Pt 21):5071-89.

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