Fibronectin triggers secretion of extracellular vesicles carrying collagen VI that regulate smooth muscle cell adhesion and migration during vascular repair and atherogenesis.

DESPITE extensive work on the morphology and pharmacology of autonomic effector systems, very little is known about the mechanism of transmission of excitation from nerve to smooth muscle. In the ...

Evolution has left humans with many vestigial traits—remnants of once-useful biological features that serve little or no ...

We initiated apoptosis in rat vascular SMCs by overexpression of FADD in a line of Fischer rat SMC (FRFADD cells) using a tetracycline-(tet-)inhibited tTA regulatory system, such that FADD is ...

Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, The School of Physiotherapy, the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia Correspondence to Dr S M Cowan, School of Physiotherapy, the University ...

There are two classes of muscle relaxers. Antispasmodics reduce spasms by inhibiting signals in the brain, while antispastics affect the spinal cord and reduce muscle tightness and spasms. While ...

The side effects of collagen supplements may include heaviness in the stomach, mild diarrhea, or skin rashes. However, many people take collagen without experiencing any adverse effects. A 2022 review ...

Sasha Rose, N.D., L.Ac., M.S.O.M. Integrative Medicine Dr. Sasha Rose is a licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist with over 17 years of experience. She is the founder, owner and medical ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...