Skeletal muscle Ca2+ channels

J Muscle Res Cell Motil. 1986 Aug;7(4):291-8. doi: 10.1007/BF01753649.

Abstract

Ca2+ channels are widely distributed among different cell types. We shall describe in this paper kinetic properties of voltage-dependent slow Ca2+ channels in mammalian and frog skeletal muscle fibres. In addition, recent data on a fast-activated Ca2+ channel will be presented. Finally, the possible physiological role of the channel will be considered.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Action Potentials
  • Animals
  • Calcium / metabolism*
  • Calcium / physiology
  • Cell Membrane Permeability
  • Electric Stimulation
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Ion Channels / metabolism*
  • Ion Channels / physiology
  • Membrane Potentials
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Muscles / metabolism*
  • Muscles / physiology
  • Potassium / physiology
  • Rana pipiens
  • Reaction Time / physiology

Substances

  • Ion Channels
  • Potassium
  • Calcium