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Hypertension: β testing
Michael Kotlikoff, Ian Hall
Michael Kotlikoff, Ian Hall
Published September 1, 2003
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2003;112(5):654-656. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI19580.
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Hypertension: β testing

Abstract

A new study demonstrates that angiotensin-induced hypertension results in a marked decrease in expression of the β subunit of the BK channel, suggesting a role for this critical subunit in the regulation of vascular tone.

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Michael Kotlikoff, Ian Hall

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