The Role of Serotonin in Ventricular Repolarization in Pregnant Mice.

Shanyu Cui Hyewon ParkHyelim ParkDasom MunSeung Hyun LeeHyoeun KimNuri YunHail KimMichael KimHui Nam PakMoon Hyoung LeeBoyoung Joung

Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2018)

Serotonin increases repolarizing currents by augmenting Kv currents. Elevated serotonin levels during pregnancy counterbalance pregnancy-related QT prolongation by facilitating Htr3-mediated Kv currents.

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