Identification and characterization of Ca2+-activated K+ channels in granulosa cells of the human ovary

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Granulosa cells (GCs) represent a major endocrine compartment of the ovary producing sex steroid hormones. Recently, we identified in human GCs a Ca<sup>2+</sup>-activated K<sup>+ </sup>channel (K<sub>Ca...

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Main Authors: Berg Ulrike, Berg Dieter, Traut Matthias H, Mayerhofer Artur, Kunz Lars
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/28