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Modulation of CaV1.2 Channel Function by Interacting Proteins and Post-Translational Modifications: Implications in Cardiovascular Diseases and COVID-19

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Voltage-gated Ca2+ Channels: Pharmacology, Modulation and their Role in Human Disease

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CaV1.2 calcium channel is the primary conduit for Ca2+ influx into cardiac and smooth muscles that underscores its importance in the pathogenesis of hypertension, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. But, a few controversies still remain. Therefore, exploring new ways to modulate CaV1.2 channel activity will augment the arsenal of CaV1.2 channel-based therapeutics for treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Here, we will mainly introduce a couple of emerging CaV1.2 channel interacting proteins, such as Galectin-1 and Cereblon, and discuss their roles in hypertension and heart failure through fine-tuning CaV1.2 channel activity. Of current interest, we will also evaluate the implication of the role of CaV1.2 channel in SARS-CoV-2 infection and the potential treatments of COVID-19-related cardiovascular symptoms.

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This work was supported by Academic Research Fund Tier 2 Grant (T2EP30221-0042 to T.W.S.) from the Singapore Ministry of Education and Open Fund-Individual Research Grant (OF-IRG) (MOH-000650 to T.W.S.) from the National Medical Research Council of Singapore.

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Loh, K.W.Z., Hu, Z., Soong, T.W. (2023). Modulation of CaV1.2 Channel Function by Interacting Proteins and Post-Translational Modifications: Implications in Cardiovascular Diseases and COVID-19. In: Striessnig, J. (eds) Voltage-gated Ca2+ Channels: Pharmacology, Modulation and their Role in Human Disease. Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, vol 279. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/164_2023_636

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