The KCNH2 genetic polymorphism (1956, C>T) is a novel biomarker that is associated with CCB and α,β-ADR blocker response in EH patients in China.

KCNH2 (hERG) potassium channels have an integral role in regulating the excitability of smooth muscle cells. Some pathways driven by angiotensin II, nitric oxide and adrenergic receptors blocker are involved in modulating the properties of KCNH2 potassium channels. And these pathways are closely rel...

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Main Authors: Fazhong He, Jianquan Luo, Zhiying Luo, Lan Fan, Yijing He, Dingliang Zhu, Jinping Gao, Sheng Deng, Yan Wang, Yuesheng Qian, Honghao Zhou, Xiaoping Chen, Wei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3632552?pdf=render