Molecular mechanisms by which glucose modulates L-type Ca2+ channel activity and vascular reactivity are unclear. Here the authors report a nanocomplex orchestrated by AKAP5 that facilitates local purinergic stimulation of L-type Ca2+ channels and vasoconstriction during diabetic hyperglycemia.
- Maria Paz Prada
- Arsalan U. Syed
- Madeline Nieves-Cintrón