Role of potassium channels in female reproductive system
Kim J, Song K, Xu B, Wang T. Role of potassium channels in female reproductive system. Obstetrics & Gynecology Science 2020, 63: 565-576. PMID: 32838485, PMCID: PMC7494774, DOI: 10.5468/ogs.20064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPotassium channelsFemale reproductive systemSulfonylurea receptorVoltage-gated (KvGonadotropin-releasing hormone neuronsEndothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factorSmall-conductance KCaHypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axisFunction of potassium channelsReproductive systemProduction of progesteroneLuteal granulosa cellsRegulation of hormone releaseUterine quiescenceMyometrial contractionsInward rectifierSecretion of nitric oxideHormone neuronsHyperpolarizing factorResistance arteriesGranulosa cellsChannel activityHormone releaseLate pregnancySmall-conductance