K<sup>+ </sup>channel openers restore verapamil-inhibited lung fluid resolution and transepithelial ion transport

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lung epithelial Na<sup>+ </sup>channels (ENaC) are regulated by cell Ca<sup>2+ </sup>signal, which may contribute to calcium antagonist-induced noncardiogenic lung edema. Although K<sup>+ </sup>cha...

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Main Authors: Su Xue-Feng, Nayak Ramesh C, Gu Xiu, Nie Hong-Guang, Han Dong-Yun, Fu Jian, Chang Yongchang, Rao Vijay, Ji Hong-Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/65