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L-Type Calcium Channels (Dihydropyridine Receptor)

Long-lasting voltage-gated CALCIUM CHANNELS found in both excitable and non-excitable tissue. They are responsible for normal myocardial and vascular smooth muscle contractility. Five subunits (alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, gamma, and delta) make up the L-type channel. The alpha-1 subunit is the binding site for calcium-based antagonists. Dihydropyridine-based calcium antagonists are used as markers for these binding sites.
Also Known As:
Dihydropyridine Receptor; L-Type Calcium Channel; Calcium Channel, L-Type; Calcium Channels, L-Type; L-Type VDCC; L-Type VDCC alpha-2 Subunit; L-Type VDCC beta Subunit; L-Type VDCC delta Subunit; L-Type VDCC gamma Subunit; L-Type Voltage-Dependent Calcium Channels; Calcium Channel, Long-Lasting; Calcium Channels, L Type; Calcium Channels, Long-Lasting; Channel, Long-Lasting Calcium; L Type Calcium Channel; L Type Calcium Channels; L Type VDCC; L Type VDCC alpha 1 Subunit; L Type VDCC alpha 2 Subunit; L Type VDCC beta Subunit; L Type VDCC delta Subunit; L Type VDCC gamma Subunit; L Type Voltage Dependent Calcium Channel; L Type Voltage Dependent Calcium Channels; Long Lasting Calcium Channel; Long Lasting Calcium Channels; Receptor, Dihydropyridine; VDCC, L-Type; Dihydropyridine Receptors; L-Type VDCC alpha-1 Subunit; L-Type Voltage-Dependent Calcium Channel; Long-Lasting Calcium Channel; Long-Lasting Calcium Channels; Receptors, Dihydropyridine
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1. Ackerman, Michael J: 5 articles (01/2019 - 06/2013)
2. Hool, Livia C: 5 articles (01/2019 - 12/2008)
3. Striessnig, Jörg: 4 articles (01/2019 - 01/2005)
4. Tester, David J: 4 articles (01/2019 - 06/2013)
5. Ye, Dan: 4 articles (01/2019 - 10/2016)
6. Favereaux, Alexandre: 4 articles (01/2017 - 01/2010)
7. Landry, Marc: 4 articles (01/2017 - 01/2010)
8. Dolmetsch, Ricardo E: 4 articles (01/2014 - 08/2007)
9. Geschwind, Daniel H: 3 articles (01/2022 - 11/2011)
10. Paşca, Sergiu P: 3 articles (01/2022 - 11/2011)

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