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Generally speaking, Ca2+ influx through membrane in smooth muscle cells may play a crucial role in Excitation-Contraction Coupling. Mammalian smooth muscle cells are universally endowed with a lot of L-type, dihydropyridine-sensitive voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels and various kinds of K+ channels. Actually, Ca2+ conductances are increased by membrane depolarization causing Ca2+ influx and subsequent contraction.
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Yabu, H., Obara, K., Usuki, T. (1992). Calcium and Potassium Channel Regulation by Protein Phosphorylation in Smooth Muscle Cells of Guinea Pig Taenia Coli. In: Frank, G.B., Bianchi, C.P., ter Keurs, H.E.D.J. (eds) Excitation-Contraction Coupling in Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 311. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3362-7_4
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