Expression and function of potassium channels in human placental chorionic plate arteries

Appropriate control of fetoplacental vascular tone by chorionic plate resistance arteries is necessary for adequate oxygen and nutrient transfer to the growing fetus and a successful pregnancy. Arterial smooth muscle cells (SMCs) express potassium (K+) channels which regulate tone in response to hum...

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Main Author: Brereton, Melissa
Other Authors: Wareing, Mark; Greenwood, Susan
Published: University of Manchester 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.553415