Determinants of heterogeneity, excitation and conduction in the sinoatrial node: a model study.
The sinoatrial node (SAN) is a complex structure that exhibits anatomical and functional heterogeneity which may depend on: 1) The existence of distinct cell populations, 2) electrotonic influences of the surrounding atrium, 3) the presence of a high density of fibroblasts, and 4) atrial cells inter...
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Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-12-01
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Series: | PLoS Computational Biology |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3009599?pdf=render |