Chong Han, Hirofumi Tomita, Takayoshi Ohba, Kimitaka Nishizaki, Yoshiki Ogata, Yasushi Matsuzaki, Daisuke Sawamura, Teruyuki Yanagisawa, Tomohiro Osanai, Tadaatsu Imaizumi, Atsushi Matsubara, Takeshi Adachi, Kyoichi Ono, Ken Okumura, Manabu Murakami
Genetic analyses have revealed an important association between A-kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs) and the intracellular calcium modulating system. AKAP5, also known as AKAP79/150, is an anchoring protein between PKA and voltage-dependent calcium channels, ryanodine receptor-2, phospholamban and other molecules. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the physiological importance of AKAP5 in the creation of cardiac rhythm using AKAP5-null mice. ECG analysis showed a normal sinus rhythm and a decreased responsiveness to isoproterenol in AKAP5-null mice compared with wild-type mice...
January 22, 2016: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications