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. 2019 Jan:77:77-78.
doi: 10.1016/j.ceca.2018.12.005. Epub 2018 Dec 11.

Triskelion channels might bring Star Wars to the global problem of hypertension

David J Beech  1
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Triskelion channels might bring Star Wars to the global problem of hypertension

David J Beech. Cell Calcium. 2019 Jan.
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In a compelling new report Zeng et al. (Science 2018) suggest that neuronal Piezo1 and Piezo2 channels sense blood pressure in major arteries above the heart [1]. The data challenge previous proposed baroreceptor mechanisms and add to prior knowledge of Piezo1 channels as sensors of blood flow and key players generally in cardiovascular biology.

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