Increase of ATP-sensitive potassium (K<sub>ATP</sub>) channels in the heart of type-1 diabetic rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An impairment of cardiovascular function in streptozotocin (STZ)-diabetic rats has been mentioned within 5 days-to-3 months of induction. ATP-sensitive potassium (K<sub>ATP</sub>) channels are expressed on cardiac sarcole...

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Main Authors: Chen Zhih-Cherng, Cheng Yung-Ze, Chen Li-Jen, Cheng Kai-Chun, Li Yin-, Cheng Juei-
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/8