[Research advance of large conductance Ca(2+)-activated K+ channels in cardiovascular system]

Sheng Li Ke Xue Jin Zhan. 2013 Aug;44(4):264-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The large conductance Ca(2+)-activated potassium channels (BK(Ca) channels), an important class of ion channels in cell membrane, are widely expressed in each part of the body including cardiovascular system, and play an important role in regulating cardiovascular activity. This review introduces the recent progress on the structural features, function, and modulation of BK(Ca) channels in cardiovascular system briefly.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular System*
  • Cell Membrane / physiology
  • Humans
  • Large-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / physiology*

Substances

  • Large-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels