Is there a role for T-type Ca2+ channels in regulation of vasomotor tone in mesenteric arterioles?

Lars Jørn Jensen, Niels-Henrik Holstein-Rathlou

Nyre- og Karforskning

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Abstract

Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jan

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Vol/bind	87
Udgave nummer	1
Sider (fra-til)	8-20
Antal sider	12
ISSN	0008-4212
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1139/y08-101
Status	Udgivet - 2009

Bibliografisk note

Keywords: Animals; Arterioles; Calcium; Calcium Channels, T-Type; Endothelium, Vascular; Humans; Mesenteric Arteries; Muscle, Smooth, Vascular; Vasoconstriction

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10.1139/y08-101

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