The Role and Therapeutic Potential of Ion Channels in Pulmonary Hypertension

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  • (Department of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China)
△ bianjs@sustech.edu.cn

Received date: 2024-09-25

  Revised date: 2024-10-28

  Accepted date: 2024-10-29

  Online published: 2025-02-25

Abstract

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a severe disease characterized by pulmonary vascular remodeling and functional impairment, ultimately leading to right heart failure and high mortality rates. Ion channels, particularly calcium, potassium, and sodium channels, play crucial roles in the pathogenesis of PH. These ion channels regulate the activity of smooth muscle cells through various pathways, influencing vascular contraction, cell proliferation, and inflammatory responses. The dysregulation of these physiological and pathological processes plays a pivotal role in the onset and progression of PH. This article aims to comprehensively review the role and mechanisms of ion channels in the pathogenesis of PH, explore their potential as therapeutic targets, and provide a theoretical basis for developing novel treatment strategies for PH.

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HUANG Li-Xin, BIAN Jin-Song△ . The Role and Therapeutic Potential of Ion Channels in Pulmonary Hypertension[J]. Progress in Physiological Sciences, 2025 , 56(1) : 13 -21 . DOI: 10.20059/j.cnki.pps.2024.11.1222

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