Characterisation of K+ channels in human fetoplacental vascular smooth muscle cells.

Adequate blood flow through placental chorionic plate resistance arteries (CPAs) is necessary for oxygen and nutrient transfer to the fetus and a successful pregnancy. In non-placental vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs), K(+) channels regulate contraction, vascular tone and blood flow. Previous stu...

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Main Authors: Melissa F Brereton, Mark Wareing, Rebecca L Jones, Susan L Greenwood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3578819?pdf=render