What was the is series KV-1?

Despite the name, their new turret and heavier guns, the IS (Iosif Stalin) series were still KV-1s in disguise. They borrowed everything from the chassis to the tracks, road wheels, suspensions, diesel engine, transmission and most of the equipment.

Is KV1 a shaker subunit?

The α-subunit of the Kv1 family are mammalian homologous of the Shaker subunits originally described in Drosophila [1348]. Multiple members of the Kv1 (Kv1.1-1.6) subfamily have been found in the CNS.

Is KV1 a heteromultimer?

Kv1.1 and Kv1.2 are low-voltage activated (LVA) channels that open with small depolarizations at or below rest- ing potential [1590] Kcna1 gene is conserved in human, chimpanzee, dog, cow, mouse, chicken and zebra fish. The α-subunit of Kv1 are known to form heteromultimers [734].

What is the difference between KV-1 and KCNA1?

Not to be confused with KV-1. Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 1 also known as Kv1.1 is a shaker related voltage-gated potassium channel that in humans is encoded by the KCNA1 gene. The Isaacs syndrome is a result of an autoimmune reaction against the K v 1.1 ion channel.

What is the Soviet KV?

Alongside the SMK, the KV, named after People’s Defense Commissioner and political statesman Kliment Voroshilov, was essentially a single-turret variant, the weight saved being utilized for extra frontal and side protection, without any sacrifice to mobility. Initially not meant for production, the KV was given direct approval from Stalin himself.

What are some criticisms of the KV-1?

Another strong criticism about the KV-1 concerned its main armament, which was the same as the medium main tank of the Red Army, the T-34. But the KV-1 was more expensive and with far less mobility. A better gun could have effectively saved the KV-1, making something comparable to the last version of the Panzer IV or the Tiger.

When did the KV-13 come out?

One KV-13 was buit, being a new generation “universal” medium tank drawn in late 1942.