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The A7r5 smooth muscle cell line, which was originally derived from rat aorta, was studied. These cells show a spontaneous electrical activity. Resting membrane potential was about -45mV. The cells displayed spontaneous overshooting acting potentials at a frequency of 0.1 to 0.5 Hz.
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Ruegg, U.T., Knot, H.J., de Ree, M.M., Gahwiler, B.H. (1992). Action of Vasoconstrictor Hormones and Calcium Entry Modulators on Electrical Activity and Intracellular Calcium of Smooth Muscle Cells. In: Frank, G.B., Bianchi, C.P., ter Keurs, H.E.D.J. (eds) Excitation-Contraction Coupling in Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 311. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3362-7_30
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