News tagged with vascular smooth muscle
Smooth muscle cells created from patients' skin cells
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have created cells which make up the walls of blood vessels; research could lead to new treatments and better screening for cardiovascular disease.
Jan 17, 2012 |
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New research could help in the treatment of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease can occur when vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) increase causing artery walls to thicken as the result of a build-up of fatty materials such as cholesterol. Researchers have ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 21, 2011 |
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To contract or not to contract: Decision controlled by 2 microRNAs
New research has provided insight into the molecular regulators of the function of muscle cells in the walls of blood vessels, i.e., vascular smooth muscle cells. Specifically, the acquisition and/or maintenance of the ability ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 17, 2009 |
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