Functional expression of KCNQ (Kv7) channels in guinea-pig bladder smooth muscle and their contribution to spontaneous activity

Ua Anderson,Christopher Carson,Louise Johnston,Shreena Joshi,Alison M. Gurney,Karen D. McCloskey

Functional expression of KCNQ (Kv7) channels in guinea-pig bladder smooth muscle and their contribution to spontaneous activity

2013

Ua Anderson
Christopher Carson
Louise Johnston
Shreena Joshi
Alison M. Gurney
Karen D. McCloskey

Background and Purpose The aim of the study was to determine whether KCNQ channels are functionally expressed in bladder smooth muscle cells (SMC) and to investigate their physiological significance in bladder contractility.

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Potassium channel
Endocrinology
Urinary bladder
Myocyte
Electrical impedance myography
Contractility
Internal medicine
Muscle contraction
Calcium signaling
Chemistry
Patch clamp
Guinea pig

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