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Impaired function of coronary BK(Ca) channels in metabolic syndrome.
American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology - 1 Nov 2009
Borbouse Léna, Dick Gregory M, Asano Shinichi, Bender Shawn B, Dincer U Deniz, Payne Gregory A, Neeb Zachary P, Bratz Ian N, Sturek Michael, Tune Johnathan D
Abstract excerpt
The role of large-conductance Ca(2+)-activated K(+) (BK(Ca)) channels in regulation of coronary microvascular function is widely appreciated, but molecular and functional changes underlying the deleterious influence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) have not been determined. Male Ossabaw miniature swine consumed for 3-6 mo a normal diet (11% kcal from fat) or an excess-calorie atherogenic diet that induces MetS (45%...
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