Molecular mechanisms of regulation of the contractile apparatus of smooth muscles] |
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| Authors: | V P Shirinski? |
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| Institution: | Laboratory of Cell Motility, Institute of Experimental Cardiology, Russian Cardiology Research and Production Complex, Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia. |
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| Abstract: | This review describes the main ultrastructural features, molecular organization and regulation of smooth muscle contractile machinery. Possible molecular mechanisms of smooth muscle sensitization to Ca2+, Ca(2+)-independent contraction and latch state are discussed. |
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