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Relaxation by glucagon of potassium contracture in cat ventricle

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Glucagon reduces K+-contracture, increases peak active force, but does not alter time to peak force and relaxation of the isometric twitch of cat ventricle.

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  1. Department of Pharmacology, Pediatrics and Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, 33101, Miami, Florida, USA

    M. S. Gaide, H. Gelband & A. L. Bassett

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This study was supported by a grant-in-aid from the Florida Heart Association-Suncoast Chapter, National Institute of Health Research grant HL 19044 and NSRA Awards HL 05849 and HL 07188.

The authors wish to thank Mr William Fitterman for his valuable technical and illustrative assistance.

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Gaide, M.S., Gelband, H. & Bassett, A.L. Relaxation by glucagon of potassium contracture in cat ventricle. Experientia 37, 281–282 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01991655

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