Kcnq‐encoded KV7 channels (termed KV7.1–5) regulate vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contractility at rest and as targets of receptor‐mediated responses. However, the current data are mostly derived from males. Considering… Click to show full abstract
Kcnq‐encoded KV7 channels (termed KV7.1–5) regulate vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contractility at rest and as targets of receptor‐mediated responses. However, the current data are mostly derived from males. Considering the known effects of sex, the oestrous cycle and sex hormones on vascular reactivity, here we have characterised the molecular and functional properties of KV7 channels from renal and mesenteric arteries from female Wistar rats separated into di‐oestrus and met‐oestrus (F‐D/M) and pro‐oestrus and oestrus (F‐P/E).
               
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