Ovariectomy-induced reductions in endothelial SK3 channel activity and endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation in murine mesenteric arteries.

Mesenteric artery endothelium expresses both small (SK3)- and intermediate (IK1)-conductance Ca(2+)-activated K(+) (KCa) channels whose activity modulates vascular tone via endothelium-dependent hyperpolarization (EDH). Two other major endothelium-dependent vasodilation pathways utilize nitric oxide...

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Main Authors: Fui C Yap, Mark S Taylor, Mike T Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4126749?pdf=render