The vascular smooth muscle T-type Ca2+ channel : an anti-proliferative target for heme oxygenase-1

Pathological proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) is a central feature of vascular disorders such as atherosclerosis and restenosis. During such proliferative conditions the expression of the T-type Ca2+ channel is increased, providing an important route for Ca2+ entry. The inducible...

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Main Author: Duckles, Hayley
Other Authors: Peers, Chris
Published: University of Leeds 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.678044