Membrane Transporters in the Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular and Lung Disorders (Volume 83) (Current Topics in Membranes, Volume 83)

Membrane Transporters in the Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular and Lung Disorders, Volume 83, the latest release in the Current Topics in Membranes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters from recognized experts on topics such as cardiotonic steroids, Na+, K+ pumps and vascular fibrosis; lung myofibroblast transformation; purinergic signaling in the lung; structural models of a2-subunit N-termini and binding interfaces; ubiquitous and cell type-specific transcriptomic changes triggered by dissipation of monovalent cation gradients; the Na, K-ATPase alpha2 isoform in cardiovascular pathologies; the role of cell swelling and volume-sensitive ion channels in stroke pathology; structure-function relationships in the renal NaCl cotransporter; the roles of volume-activated anion channels in necrotic, apoptotic and ischemic cell death; the molecular mechanism for the regulation of blood pressure by potassium; the hormonal regulation of Na+,K+-ATPase from the evolutionary perspective; and ion channels and carriers in diabetic kidney disease. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Current Topics in Membranes series Includes the latest information on Membrane ion transporters

• | Author: Sergei Orlov
• | Publisher: Academic Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 04, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 414 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0128177640
• | ISBN-13: 9780128177648