Membrane Transporters in the Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular and Lung Disorders

Download or read book Membrane Transporters in the Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular and Lung Disorders written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 volume presenting chapters from recognized experts on topics such as cardiotonic steroids, Na+, K+ pumps and vascular fibrosis, 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, and more. - 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