Abstract
Coordinated behavior within arterioles is necessary for large resistance changes to occur and is reflected as a conduction of dilations/constrictions along arterioles. These responses arise from locally initiated hyper- or depolarizations that propagate via transmembrane channels formed by connexins (gap junctions). Mounting evidence indicates that gap-junctional communication contributes to the control of vascular tone.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | News in Physiological Sciences |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 148-153 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0886-1714 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 06.2004 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)
