Negative chronotropic and inotropic effects of lubiprostone on iPS cell-derived cardiomyocytes via activation of CFTR

Abstract Background Lubiprostone (LBP) is a novel chloride channel opener that has been reported to activate chloride channel protein 2 (ClC-2) and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). LBP facilitates fluid secretion by activating CFTR in the intestine and is used as a drug fo...

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Main Authors: Hiraku Akita, Susumu Yoshie, Takafumi Ishida, Yasuchika Takeishi, Akihiro Hazama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-020-02923-6