Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction: role of voltage-gated potassium channels

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Activity of voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels controls membrane potential, which subsequently regulates cytoplasmic free calcium concentration ([Ca<sup>2+</sup>]<sub>cyt</sub>) in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs). Acute hy...

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Main Authors: Yuan Jason, Sweeney Michèle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2000-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/1/1/040