Hyperpolarization-Activated Current, , in Mathematical Models of Rabbit Sinoatrial Node Pacemaker Cells
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Hyperpolarization-Activated Current, If, in Mathematical Models of Rabbit Sinoatrial Node Pacemaker Cells
A typical feature of sinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker cells is the presence of an ionic current that activates upon hyperpolarization. The role of this hyperpolarization-activated current, If, which is also known as the "funny current" or "pacemaker current," in the spontaneous pacemaker activity of SA nodal cells remains a matter of intense debate. Whereas some conclude that If plays a fundament...
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عنوان ژورنال: BioMed Research International
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2314-6133,2314-6141
DOI: 10.1155/2013/872454