Excitation-contraction coupling gain in ventricular myocytes: insights from a parsimonious model.
Excitation-contraction coupling gain in ventricular myocytes: insights from a parsimonious model.
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心室肌细胞的兴奋-收缩耦合增益:来自简约模型的见解。
DOI:
10.1113/jphysiol.2008.163915
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2009
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Ramay,HenaR
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Sobie,EricA;Ramay,HenaR
We present a minimal mathematical model of Ca2+spark triggering under voltage‐clamp conditions in ventricular myocytes. The model predicts changes in excitation–contraction coupling ‘gain’ that result from diverse experimental interventions. We compare model results to several sets of data, and, in so doing, place apparent constraints on physiologically relevant model parameters. Specifically, the analysis suggests that many L‐type Ca2+channel openings can potentially trigger each Ca2+spark, but the probability that an individual opening will trigger a spark is low. This procedure helps to reconcile contradictory results obtained in recent studies; moreover, this new model should be a useful tool for understanding changes in gain that occur physiologically and in disease.