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Expression of Elastin, Smooth Muscle Alpha-Actin, and c-Jun as a Function of the Embryonic Lineage of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells

In the avian embryo, vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) in the aortic arch (elastic) arteries originate in the neural crest, whereas other VSMC develop from local mesoderm. These two lineages have ...
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Rare mutations linked with catastrophic aortic aneurysms

Scientists have begun to unravel the genetic basis of deadly thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections (TAAD). The research identifies rare TAAD-associated mutations in genes that regulate the ...
Nature

WNT3A induces a contractile and secretory phenotype in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells that is associated with increased gap junction communication

Evidence suggests a role for Wnt signaling in vascular wound repair and remodeling events. Despite this, very little is known about the effect of Wnt ligands on the structure and function of vascular ...
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Efficient computational modelling of smooth muscle orientation and function in the aorta

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Understanding the mechanical effects of smooth muscle cell (SMC) contraction on the initiation and the propagation of cardiovascular diseases ...