Hyperosmotic applications of KCl induce vascular smooth muscle contraction which is independent of external Ca.
D000818:Animals; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000187:drug effects; D002118:Calcium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / Q000187:drug effects*; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011189:Potassium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011817:Rabbits
D011189:Potassium Chloride; D002118:Calcium