Na+ current expression in human atrial myofibroblasts: identity and functional roles

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In the mammalian heart fibroblasts have important functional roles in both healthy conditions and diseased states. During pathophysiological challenges, a closely related myofibroblast cell population emerges, and can have distinct, significant roles. Recently, it has been reported that human atrial myofibroblasts can express a Na(+) current, INa. Some of the biophysical properties and molecular features suggest...

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