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cardiac muscle [′kärd·ē‚ak ¦məs·əl] (histology) The principal tissue of the vertebrate heart; composed of a syncytium of striated muscle fibers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Hence, alterations in gene expression of cardiac potassium and calcium channels may dramatically affect the capability of a cardiac myocyte to repolarize. In cardiac myocytes, CK-1827452 increases contractility without changes in the cellular calcium transient, a finding consistent with its mechanism of action. Adrenergic regulation of cardiac myocyte apoptosis. |
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