Detection of KATP channels subunits in human term placental explants and evaluation of their implication in human placental lactogen (hPL) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) release

摘要

ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP channels) have been identified in a variety of tissues. Nevertheless, the presence and role of such metabolism-sensitive K(+) channels still remain to be unraveled in the reproductive system.