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I was kindly invited by Professor BETZ to discuss the uses of La+++ in studying arterial smooth muscle excitation contraction coupling. To illustrate these uses I will focus on two questions: (1.) How does norepinephrine (NE) raise the myoplasmic (Ca++)? and (2.) How much Ca++ is required for activation of intact arterial smooth muscle?
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van Breemen, C., Deth, R. (1976). La+++ and Excitation Contraction Coupling in Vascular Smooth Muscle. In: Betz, E. (eds) Ionic Actions on Vascular Smooth Muscle. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-66427-4_6
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