Cattle : âBeefâ cattle slaughtered at 18 months young; dairy cows slaughtered at 4 to 5 years young; Natural life span: 18 to 25+ years. Veal Calves: Slaughtered at 16 weeks young; Natural life span: 18 to 25+ years. Goats: Slaughtered at 3 to 5 months young; Natural life span: 12 to 14 years.
Definition of Ion channel. Ion channel: A protein that acts as a pore in a cell membrane and permits the selective passage of ions (such as potassium ions, sodium ions, and calcium ions), by means of which electrical current passes in and out of the cell.
â¢ Because ion channels are essential for a wide range of neural functions, their disturbance leads to several neurologic disorders. â¢ The study of ion channels helps in understanding the pathomechanism of these diseases. â¢ Identification of the receptors on ion channels and mutations of ion channel genes is providing targets for developing therapies for these disorders. â¢ Channelopathies due to gain of function might respond to drugs blocking the action of those channels.