Second-Generation Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists Suppress Delayed Rectifier K+-Channel Currents in Murine Thymocytes
Background/Aims. Voltage-dependent potassium channels (Kv1.3) are predominantly expressed in lymphocyte plasma membranes. These channels are critical for the activation and proliferation of lymphocytes. Since second-generation antihistamines are lipophilic and exert immunomodulatory effects, they ar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6261951 |