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Measurement of Cytosolic Ca2+ in Isolated Contractile Lymphatics
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December 08, 2011
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We introduce an approach to evaluate the cytosolic Ca2+ concentration in isolated lymphatics to study Ca2+-dependent and Ca2+-sensitizing mechanisms of lymphatic smooth muscle contraction.
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Souza-Smith, F. M., Kurtz, K. M., Breslin, J. W. Measurement of Cytosolic Ca2+ in Isolated Contractile Lymphatics. J. Vis. Exp. (58), e3438, doi:10.3791/3438 (2011).
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