At the cross-point of connexins, calcium, and ATP: blocking hemichannels inhibits vasoconstriction of rat small mesenteric arteries

Conclusions
These results indicate that Cx43 hemichannels contribute to SMC Ca2+ dynamics and contractility, by facilitating Ca2+ entry, ATP release, and purinergic signalling.

Source: Cardiovascular Research - January 22, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bol, M., Wang, N., De Bock, M., Wacquier, B., Decrock, E., Gadicherla, A., Decaluwe, K., Vanheel, B., van Rijen, H. V. M., Krysko, D. V., Bultynck, G., Dupont, G., Van de Voorde, J., Leybaert, L. Tags: Vascular biology Source Type: research