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Potassium Channel Binding
A process that involves the binding of an ion, usually Ca++, Na+ or Cl-, to a potassium channel. These interactions are involved in potassium ion transport, which establishes the electrochemical potential of the resting membrane. (NCI Thesaurus)
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