Role of ATP-dependent K channels in the effects of erythropoietin in renal ischaemia injury

Background & objectives: Erythropoietin (EPO) has cytoprotective and anti-apoptotic effects in pathological conditions, including hypoxia and ischaemia-reperfusion injury. One of the targets to protect against injury is ATP-dependent potassium (KATP ) channels. These channels could be involved i...

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Main Authors: Tonguç Utku Yilmaz, Nuray Yazihan, Aydın Dalgic, Ezgi Ermis Kaya, Bulent Salman, Mehtap Kocak, Ethem Akcil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijmr.org.in/article.asp?issn=0971-5916;year=2015;volume=141;issue=6;spage=807;epage=815;aulast=Yilmaz