2008•Chinese Journal of AsthmaRequires access
Ion channels and hypoxia pulmonary vasoconstriction
Jue Wang, Hong Wang
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Abstract
Oxygen-sensitive ion channels widely expresses in pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells,which determine vascular tone in hypoxia and are involved in hypoxia pulmonary vasoconstriction. The paper summarizes that roles of K+ and Ca2+ channels in acute and chronic hypoxia pulmonary vasoconstriction.
Key words:
Hypoxia pulmonary vasoconstriction; K+ channels; Ca2+ channels; Hypoxia pulmonary hypertension