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Calcium sensitization of smooth muscle mediated by a Rho-associated protein kinase in hypertension.

Authors :
Uehata, Masayoshi
Ishizaki, Toshimasa
Source :
Nature; 10/30/1997, Vol. 389 Issue 6654, p990, 5p, 10 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 11 Graphs
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Presents research which showed that a pyridine derivative Y-27632 selectively inhibits smooth-muscle contraction by inhibiting Ca2+ sensitization. Abnormal smooth-muscle contractility; Regulation of smooth-muscle contraction; Role of small GTPase Rho and Rho-associated kinase; Y-27632 target a Rho-associated protein kinase, p160ROCK7; Role of p160ROCK-mediated Ca2+ sensitization in pathophysiology of hypertension. INSET: Methods..

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
389
Issue :
6654
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9711120226
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/40187