11 citations
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  July 2015   in “Journal of Anatomy”    SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.  
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  August 2013   in “Hypertension”    Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.  
     
           27 citations
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  June 2013   in “Genes & development”    Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.  
     
           144 citations
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  March 2013   in “Circulation Research”    K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.  
     
           119 citations
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  June 2005   in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology”    Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.