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Isolated post mortem human coronary arteries developed rhythmic contractions in physiological saline solution without being exposed to vasoactive agents.
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This study was supported by a Scientific Research Fund (No. 56480181) from the Ministry of Education, Japan.
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Kawasaki, K., Seki, K. & Hosoda, S. Spontaneous rhythmic contractions in isolated human coronary arteries. Experientia 37, 1291–1292 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01948367
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