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Myocytes, Smooth Muscle

Known as: Smooth muscle tissue cell, Myocyte, Smooth Muscle, Smooth Muscle Myocytes 
Non-striated, elongated, spindle-shaped cells found lining the digestive tract, uterus, and blood vessels. They are derived from specialized… Expand
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Anal LeiomyosarcomaBenign Smooth Muscle NeoplasmBreast LeiomyomaCardiac Leiomyosarcoma
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Broader (3)

Circular muscle layer of small intestineIntestinal VillusSmooth muscle bundle

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Review
2018
Review
2018
Role of smooth muscle cells in vascular calcification: implications in atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness
Vascular calcification is associated with a significant increase in all-cause mortality and atherosclerotic plaque rupture… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
Vascular smooth muscle cell death, autophagy and senescence in atherosclerosis
In the present review, we describe the causes and consequences of loss of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) or their function… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
Reactive oxygen species: key regulators in vascular health and diseases
ROS are a group of small reactive molecules that play critical roles in the regulation of various cell functions and biological… Expand
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Review
2018
Review
2018
Non-musculoskeletal benefits of vitamin D
The aim of this study is to determine and critically evaluate the plausible relationships of vitamin D with extra-skeletal… Expand
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2017
Review
2017
Mechanisms of foam cell formation in atherosclerosis
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and cholesterol homeostasis in the peripheral blood is maintained by specialized cells, such as… Expand
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2017
Review
2017
MicroRNA in cardiovascular biology and disease.
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are members of a non-coding RNA family. They act as negative regulators of protein translation by affecting… Expand
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2017
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2017
The Role of Angiogenesis in Cancer Treatment
A number of anti-angiogenesis drugs have been FDA-approved and are being used in cancer treatment, and a number of other agents… Expand
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2017
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2017
Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells and Arterial Stiffening: Relevance in Development, Aging, and Disease.
The cushioning function of large arteries encompasses distension during systole and recoil during diastole which transforms… Expand
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Review
2017
Review
2017
New Insights into the Role of Inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids, smooth muscle cell proliferation… Expand
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Review
2016
Review
2016
Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Atherosclerosis.
The historical view of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in atherosclerosis is that aberrant proliferation of VSMCs promotes… Expand
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