Ion Channels in the Pulmonary Vasculature

Presenting a global overview of the role of ion flux via transmembrane ion channel proteins in the regulation of pulmonary vascular tone, and in the vascular remodeling processes associated with pulmonary vascular disease, this volume provides a comprehensive review of the multiple families of ion channels that have been identified and characterized in pulmonary artery smooth muscle, as well as a practical discussion of experimental tools for the study of ion channel physiology and molecular biology. With an abundance of reader-friendly diagrams and figures, this guide: * clearly describes the transmembrane flux of Na+, K+, Ca2+, and Cl- ions via channel proteins * emphasizes the importance of ion channels in pulmonary vascular physiology and pathophysiology * provides an extensive section on methodological approaches and serves as an ideal supplement for the study of ion channel expression and function.Yuan JasonX.-J. is the author of 'Ion Channels in the Pulmonary Vasculature', published 2005 under ISBN 9780824759681 and ISBN 0824759680.