Cardiovascular Gap Junctions
In recent years, gap junction research in the cardiovascular system has considerably improved the understanding of cardiac function and the vasculature in health and disease. The present book focuses on the communication of intercellular gap junctions in the cardiovascular system but also includes aspects of physiology, medicine and cell biology. The first part of this volume highlights the principal aspects of these intercellular channels, allowing the readers unfamiliar with the field to get a deeper understanding of the physiology, pharmacology and regulation of gap junctions. The second part elucidates their role in the pathophysiology of important cardiovascular diseases, e.g. arrhythmia, heart failure, ischemia, atrial fibrillation, diabetes and arteriosclerosis. This book is of special interest to cardiologists, physiologists, pharmacologists, cardiovascular scientists, biophysicists, cell biologists as well as to industrial companies engaged in cardiovascular medicine and research.
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1 - 17: Cardiac Connexins: Genes to NexusByHeather S. Duffy;Heather S. DuffyaDepartment of Neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N.Y.;bDepartment of Pharmacology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Alfredo G. Fort;Alfredo G. FortaDepartment of Neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N.Y.;Search for other works by this author on:David C. SprayDavid C. SprayaDepartment of Neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N.Y.;Search for other works by this author on:
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18 - 40: Physiology of Cardiovascular Gap JunctionsByToon A.B. van Veen;Toon A.B. van VeenDepartment of Medical Physiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Harold V.M. van Rijen;Harold V.M. van RijenDepartment of Medical Physiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Habo J. JongsmaHabo J. JongsmaDepartment of Medical Physiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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41 - 56: Role of Connexin43-Interacting Proteins at Gap JunctionsByBen N.G. GiepmansBen N.G. GiepmansDepartment of Neurosciences and National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, Calif., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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57 - 70: Life Cycle of Connexins: Regulation of Connexin Synthesis and DegradationByAida SalamehAida SalamehAbteilung Kardiologie, Klinik für Innere Medizin I, Universität Leipzig, Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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71 - 85: Gap Junctions and Propagation of the Cardiac Action PotentialByScott A. Bernstein;Scott A. BernsteinLeon H. Charney Division of Cardiology,New York University School of Medicine, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Gregory E. MorleyGregory E. MorleyLeon H. Charney Division of Cardiology,New York University School of Medicine, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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86 - 106: Micropatterns of PropagationByPeter J. Lee;Peter J. LeeUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:Steven M. PogwizdSteven M. PogwizdUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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107 - 131: Pharmacology of Cardiovascular Gap JunctionsByJean-Claude Hervé;Jean-Claude HervéaEquipe « Interactions et Communications Cellulaires », IPBC, CNRS-Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, France;Search for other works by this author on:Stefan DheinStefan DheinbKlinik für Herzchirurgie, Herzzentrum, Universität Leipzig, Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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132 - 149: Structural and Functional Coupling of Cardiac Myocytes and FibroblastsByPatrizia Camelliti;Patrizia CamellitiaDepartment of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK;Search for other works by this author on:Colin R. Green;Colin R. GreenbDepartment of Anatomy with Radiology, University of Auckland, Auckland,New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:Peter KohlPeter KohlaDepartment of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK;Search for other works by this author on:
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150 - 160: Connexins and Cardiac ArrhythmiasByHarold V.M. van Rijen;Harold V.M. van RijenaDepartment of Medical Physiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht,Search for other works by this author on:Toon A.B. van Veen;Toon A.B. van VeenaDepartment of Medical Physiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht,Search for other works by this author on:Daniel Gros;Daniel Grosf Department of Genetics and Developmental Physiology, Université de la Méditerranée, Marseille, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Ronald Wilders;Ronald WildersbDepartment of Physiology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam,Search for other works by this author on:Jacques M.T de BakkerJacques M.T de BakkercInteruniversity Cardiology Institute of The Netherlands, Utrecht,dHeart Lung Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht,e Experimental and Molecular Cardiology Group, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;Search for other works by this author on:
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161 - 174: Role of Connexins in Atrial FibrillationByStefan DheinStefan DheinKlinik für Herzchirurgie, Herzzentrum, Universität Leipzig,Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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175 - 197: Connexins in the Sinoatrial and Atrioventricular NodesByM.R. Boyett;M.R. BoyettaDivision of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Sciences,Search for other works by this author on:S. Inada;S. InadaaDivision of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Sciences,Search for other works by this author on:S. Yoo;S. YooaDivision of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Sciences,Search for other works by this author on:J. Li;J. LiaDivision of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Sciences,Search for other works by this author on:J. Liu;J. Liuc University Laboratory of Physiology, University of Oxford, Oxford,Search for other works by this author on:J. Tellez;J. TellezaDivision of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Sciences,Search for other works by this author on:I.D. Greener;I.D. GreenerdSchool of Biomedical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK;Search for other works by this author on:H. Honjo;H. HonjoeDepartment of Circulation, Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan;Search for other works by this author on:R. Billeter;R. BilleterdSchool of Biomedical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK;Search for other works by this author on:M. Lei;M. Leic University Laboratory of Physiology, University of Oxford, Oxford,Search for other works by this author on:H. Zhang;H. ZhangbBiological Physics Group, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester;Search for other works by this author on:I.R. Efimov;I.R. EfimovfDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis,St. Louis, Mo., USASearch for other works by this author on:H. DobrzynskiH. DobrzynskiaDivision of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Sciences,Search for other works by this author on:
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198 - 212: Cardiac Ischemia and Uncoupling: Gap Junctions in Ischemia and InfarctionByStefan DheinStefan DheinKlinik für Herzchirurgie, Herzzentrum, Universität Leipzig, Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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213 - 227: Connexin43 and Ischemic PreconditioningByRainer Schulz;Rainer SchulzInstitut für Pathophysiologie, Zentrum für Innere Medizin,Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Gerd HeuschGerd HeuschInstitut für Pathophysiologie, Zentrum für Innere Medizin,Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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228 - 242: Alterations in Cardiac Connexin Expression in CardiomyopathiesByNicholas J. Severs;Nicholas J. SeversaNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London,Search for other works by this author on:Emmanuel Dupont;Emmanuel DupontaNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London,Search for other works by this author on:Neil Thomas;Neil ThomasaNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London,Search for other works by this author on:Riyaz Kaba;Riyaz KabaaNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London,Search for other works by this author on:Stephen Rothery;Stephen RotheryaNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London,Search for other works by this author on:Revti Jain;Revti JainaNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London,Search for other works by this author on:Katherine Sharpey;Katherine SharpeyaNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London,Search for other works by this author on:Christopher H. FryChristopher H. FrybInstitute of Urology and Nephrology, University College London, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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243 - 254: Alterations of Connexin 43 in the Diabetic Rat HeartByIssei Imanaga;Issei ImanagacGeneral Research Center of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan;Search for other works by this author on:Narcis TribulovaNarcis TribulovadInstitute for Heart Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, SlovakiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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255 - 267: Connexins in AtherosclerosisByChristos E. Chadjichristos;Christos E. ChadjichristosDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Geneva, Geneva, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Jean-Paul Derouette;Jean-Paul DerouetteDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Geneva, Geneva, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Brenda R. KwakBrenda R. KwakDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Geneva, Geneva, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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268 - 283: Connexin-Dependent Communication within the Vascular Wall: Contribution to the Control of Arteriolar DiameterByCor de Wit;Cor de WitInstitut für Physiologie, Universität Lübeck, Lübeck, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Stephanie E. Wölfle;Stephanie E. WölfleInstitut für Physiologie, Universität Lübeck, Lübeck, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Bernd HöpflBernd HöpflInstitut für Physiologie, Universität Lübeck, Lübeck, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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284 - 291: Cx40 Polymorphism in Human Atrial FibrillationByRichard N.W. Hauer;Richard N.W. HauerUniversity Medical Center, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:W. Antoinette Groenewegen;W. Antoinette GroenewegenUniversity Medical Center, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Mehran Firouzi,;Mehran Firouzi,University Medical Center, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Hemanth Ramanna;Hemanth RamannaUniversity Medical Center, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Habo J. JongsmaHabo J. JongsmaUniversity Medical Center, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on: