Aerobic exercise increases connexin43 expression in rat cardiac muscle
Background Intercellular communication in cardiac muscle is effected by connexin, particularly connexin43 (Cx43), forming gap junctions in cardiomyocytes. Aerobic physical exercise may result in increased left ventricular size and function. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effect...
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Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University
2015-12-01
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Series: | Universa Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/89 |