Small-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channels promote J-wave syndrome and phase 2 reentry

Small-conductance Ca2+-activated potassium (SK) channels play complex roles in cardiac arrhythmogenesis. SK channels colocalize with L-type Ca2+ channels, yet how this colocalization affects cardiac arrhythmogenesis is unknown.

Source: Heart Rhythm - April 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Julian Landaw, Zhaoyang Zhang, Zhen Song, Michael B. Liu, Riccardo Olcese, Peng-Sheng Chen, James N. Weiss, Zhilin Qu Source Type: research