Role of the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Smooth Muscle (CIBA Foundation Symposia Series)

Role of the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Smooth Muscle (CIBA Foundation Symposia Series)

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Book Description
Smooth muscle contraction is a vital component of the functioning of blood vessels, the uterus, airways and the bladder. Its malfunction can lead to serious pathological conditions, such as hypertension and pre-term labour. The calcium ion plays a central role in smooth muscle function, increasing in concentration for contraction and decreasing for relaxation. Calcium entry into the cell is facilitated by the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR).

This book explores the latest research on the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) in smooth muscle function. It examines the control and modulation of the SR and how this may vary among smooth muscle types. Potential therapeutic implications are also discussed.

• Discusses new and exciting work in this area and identifies promising new research directions.
• Considers the advances in this relatively unexplored field, offering new insights into the role of the SR muscle.
• Brings together contributions from key workers, both in basic and clinical science, whose studies range from physiological to pathological and molecular to whole animal.

  
   

This book explores the latest research on the role of the SR in smooth muscle function. Separate chapters examine the relationship between calcium release and inhibition and/or promotion of contraction, the control and modulation of the SR in smooth muscle and the extent to which the SR may vary between smooth muscles. Potential therapeutic implications of this research are discussed.

With contributions from an international group of experts, ranging from clinicians to molecular biologists, this book discusses new and exciting work in this area and identifies promising new research directions.

Role of the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Smooth Muscle (CIBA Foundation Symposia Series),Novartis Foundation,John Wiley & Sons,0470844795,Congresses,General,Life Sciences - Cytology,Medical,Medical / Nursing,Physiology,Sarcoplasmic reticulum,Science,Smooth muscle,Diseases & disorders,Histology,Medical / General

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