Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10797216 Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes 2013 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► This article reviews the dual functions of the skeletal muscle L-type Ca2 + channel. ► CaV1.1 is the voltage sensor for excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle. ► CaV1.1 also conducts L-type Ca2 + current. ► Mutations in CaV1.1 have been linked to episodic muscle disorders. ► A CaV1.1 variant is involved in development and contributes to myotonic dystrophy 1.
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