Abstract |
A new study demonstrates that angiotensin-induced hypertension results in a marked decrease in expression of the beta subunit of the BK channel, suggesting a role for this critical subunit in the regulation of vascular tone.
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Authors | Michael Kotlikoff, Ian Hall |
Journal | The Journal of clinical investigation
(J Clin Invest)
Vol. 112
Issue 5
Pg. 654-6
(Sep 2003)
ISSN: 0021-9738 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12952913
(Publication Type: Comment, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Potassium Channels, Calcium-Activated
- Protein Subunits
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Topics |
- Animals
- Hypertension
(metabolism)
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular
(metabolism)
- Potassium Channels, Calcium-Activated
(chemistry, physiology)
- Protein Subunits
- Rats
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