Furthermore, the data presented in Table 2 [31] show that the increase in LVEDP and reduction in LVSP as well as depressions in SL Na+-K+-ATPase, SL Na+-Ca2+-exchanger, SR Ca2+-stimulated ATPase, SR Ca2+-uptake and MF Ca2+-stimulated ATPase were seen at 3 wks after the induction of diabetes with STZ. The gene discussed is SLC8A1; the disease is diabetes mellitus.