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Endothelial progenitor cells functionally express inward rectifier potassium channels.
American journal of physiology. Cell physiology - 1 Jul 2011
Jang Sung-Soo, Park Jonghanne, Hur Sung Won, Hong Yun Hwa, Hur Jin, Chae Jong Hee, Kim Seung Ki, Kim Jun, Kim Hyo-Soo, Kim Sang Jeong
Abstract excerpt
Since the first isolation of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) from human peripheral blood in 1997, many researchers have conducted studies to understand the characteristics and therapeutic effects of EPCs in vascular disease models. Nevertheless, the electrophysiological properties of EPCs have yet to be clearly elucidated. The inward rectifier potassium channel (Kir) performs a major role in controlling the...
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