Demonstrates the presence of Kir channels encoded by the Kir2.1 gene in human bronchial smooth muscle cells, which play a role in modulating membrane potential.
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No immediate clinical implications for airway disease; leaves open Kir2.1 as a potential therapeutic target pending further validation.
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