| Literature DB >> 24721648 |
Daniel R Swale1, Sujay V Kharade1, Jerod S Denton2.
Abstract
Inward rectifier potassium (Kir) channels play fundamental roles in cardiac and renal function and may represent unexploited drug targets for cardiovascular diseases. However, the limited pharmacology of Kir channels has slowed progress toward exploring their integrative physiology and therapeutic potential. Here, we review recent progress toward developing the small-molecule pharmacology for Kir2.x, Kir4.1, and Kir7.1 and discuss common mechanistic themes that may help guide future Kir channel-directed drug discovery efforts.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24721648 PMCID: PMC4097192 DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2013.11.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Pharmacol ISSN: 1471-4892 Impact factor: 5.547