Article
Enhanced myocardial function in transgenic mice overexpressing the beta 2-adrenergic receptor.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 22 Apr 1994
Milano C A, Allen L F, Rockman H A, Dolber P C, McMinn T R, Chien K R, Johnson T D, Bond R A, Lefkowitz R J
Abstract excerpt
Transgenic mice were created with cardiac-specific overexpression of the beta 2-adrenergic receptor. This resulted in increased basal myocardial adenylyl cyclase activity, enhanced atrial contractility, and increased left ventricular function in vivo; these parameters at baseline in the transgeni...
Topics
- Adenylyl Cyclases
- Animals
- Gene Transfer Techniques
- Genetic Therapy
- Heart Failure
- Heart Rate
- Humans
- Isoproterenol
- Mice
- Mice, Transgenic
- Myocardial Contraction
- Myocardium
