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Isometric relaxation in rat myocardium: load dependence and influence of caffeine.

Authors :
Poggesi C
Ricciardi L
Reggiani C
Minelli R
Source :
Experientia [Experientia] 1979 Dec 15; Vol. 35 (12), pp. 1615-7.
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

When caffeine plus calcium is added to the perfusing medium, isometric relaxation of rat myocardium is no longer affected by length changes occurring during the twitch. The dependence of isometric relaxation on the initial muscle length is still present and more pronounced after caffeine addition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0014-4754
Volume :
35
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Experientia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
520472
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01953225