Simvastatin activates single skeletal RyR1 channels but exerts more complex regulation of the cardiac RyR2 isoform
Statins are amongst the most widely prescribed drugs for those at risk of cardiovascular disease, lowering cholesterol levels by inhibiting 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. Although effective in prevention of cardiovascular disease, statin use is associated with muscle weak...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Sprog: | English |
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Wiley
2017
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