by D . Neil Granger (Series Editor), JoeyGranger (Series Editor), RaoufKhalil (Author)
Vascular smooth muscle (VSM) constitutes most of the tunica media in blood vessels and plays an important role in the control of vascular tone. Ca2+ is a major regulator of VSM contraction and is strictly regulated by an intricate system of Ca2+ mobilization and Ca2+ homeostatic mechanisms.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 62
Edition: 1
Publisher: Morgan and Claypool Life Sciences
Published: 01 Oct 2010
ISBN 10: 161504180X
ISBN 13: 9781615041800