KCNK16 and MODY: KATP is the only ion channel besides TALK-1 to be linked to MODY; this is due to mutations in genes encoding the KATP channel complex (KCNJ11 and ABCC8) or mutations in genes affecting ATP synthesis (e.g. glucokinase) (Bonnefond et al., 2012; Huopio et al., 2003).