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Fluoxetine blocks Nav1.5 channels via a mechanism similar to that of class 1 antiarrhythmics.
Molecular pharmacology - 1 Oct 2014
Poulin Hugo, Bruhova Iva, Timour Quadiri, Theriault Olivier, Beaulieu Jean-Martin, Frassati Dominique, Chahine Mohamed
Abstract excerpt
The voltage-gated Nav1.5 channel is essential for the propagation of action potentials in the heart. Malfunctions of this channel are known to cause hereditary diseases. It is a prime target for class 1 antiarrhythmic drugs and a number of antidepressants. Our study investigated the Nav1.5 blocking properties of fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Nav1.5 channels were expressed in HEK-293 cells,...
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