Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cardiac ion channels

Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cardiac ion channels

Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been reported to exhibit antiarrhythmic properties, attributed to their capability to modulate ion channels. In the present review, we will focus on the effects of PUFAs on cardiac sodium channel (Nav1.5) and two potassium channels (Kv) (Kv1.5 and...

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Main Authors: Cristina eMoreno, Alvaro eMacias, Angela ePrieto, Alicia ede la Cruz, Teresa eGonzalez, Carmen eValenzuela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Ion Channels
arrhythmias
n-3 PUFAs
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2012.00245/full

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