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Molecular Sensors for
Cardiovascular Homeostasis
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Molecular Sensors for
Cardiovascular Homeostasis
Edited by
Donna H. Wang
Department of Medicine, Neuroscience, and Cell
and Molecular Biology Program
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Donna H. Wang
Department of Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1313
USA
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Cover illustration: Activation of TRPV1 by mechanical and chemical stimuli results in the release of
CGRP and SP, which promote natriuresis and diuresis through their actions on the kidney. TRPV1 also
affects kidney function via descending pathways from S.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2006938891
ISBN 10: 0-387-47528-1 e-ISBN-10: 0-387-47530-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-387-47528-8 e-ISBN-13: 978-0-387-47530-1
Printed on acid-free paper.
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