Molecular expression and functional features of Kv7 channels in human prostate smooth muscle.

Joongwon ChoiDeok H HanMee R ChaeHyun H SungSu J KangJimin ShinSung Won Lee

Published in: Andrology (2021)

Our findings suggest that Kv7.4 and 7.5 channels in prostatic smooth muscle play a critical role in the regulation of HPrSM tone and that Kv7 channel subtypes may be novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of LUTS associated with BPH.

Keyphrases

smooth muscle
benign prostatic hyperplasia
lower urinary tract symptoms
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endothelial cells
dual energy
poor prognosis
prostate cancer
computed tomography
induced pluripotent stem cells
magnetic resonance imaging
pluripotent stem cells
long non coding rna