The physiological and pathophysiological role of voltage-gated Kv7 channels in the vasculature

This thesis focused 011 the role of voltage-gated K+ channels encoded by KCNQ genes (Kv 7 channell) in vascular smooth muscle. An array of techniques were employed including isometric tension recordings, the Langendorff isolated heart, quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting to i...

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Main Author: Jepps, Thomas
Published: St George's, University of London 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.603591