Abstract
A mechanosensitive Ca<sup>2+</sup>-permeable channel is present in vascular endothelial cells. The activity of this channel increases in response to hemodynamic blood flow. Recently, it has been found that the activity of this channel may be regulated by cGMP through a protein kinase G-dependent pathway. Inhibition of the channel by cGMP abolishes the Ca<sup>2+</sup> influx elicited by flow. Several inhibitors of the cation channel including Gd<sup>3+</sup>, Ni<sup>2+</sup>, and SK&F-96365 also inhibit the Ca<sup>2+</sup> influx due to flow stimulation. These data suggest that a mechanosensitive cation channel is the primary pathway mediating the flow-induced Ca<sup>2+</sup> entry in vascular endothelial cells.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 340-341 |
| Journal | Journal of Cardiac Surgery |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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