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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2000-07-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/1/1/040 |