Role of potassium channels in female reproductive system
Kim JM, Song KS, 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 ResearchFemale reproductive systemPotassium channelsReproductive systemGonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neuronsEndothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factorsSulfonylurea receptorSmall conductance KCaStrong myometrial contractionsSodium-activated potassium channelsProduction of progesteroneKir6.1/SUR2BKir6.2/SUR1Variety of organsLuteal granulosa cellsHormone neuronsOvarian axisResistance arteriesUterine quiescenceHyperpolarizing factorsMyometrial contractionsLate pregnancyHormone releaseCardiovascular organsGranulosa cellsChannel activator