Desflurane-induced post-conditioning against myocardial infarction is mediated by calcium-activated potassium channels: role of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore

These data suggest that DES-induced post-conditioning against myocardial infarction is mediated by BKCa and mPTP. Cardioprotection by BKCa activator NS1619 might occur, at least in part, independently of mPTP.