[HTML][HTML] Endothelial glycocalyx
The glycocalyx is a polysaccharide structure that protrudes from the body of a cell. It is
primarily conformed of glycoproteins and proteoglycans, which provide communication …
primarily conformed of glycoproteins and proteoglycans, which provide communication …
[HTML][HTML] Physiological functions of the cholinergic system in immune cells
T Fujii, M Mashimo, Y Moriwaki, H Misawa… - Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
T and B cells, macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs) all express most of the components
necessary for a functional cholinergic system. This includes choline acetyltransferase …
necessary for a functional cholinergic system. This includes choline acetyltransferase …
The molecular heterogeneity of store-operated Ca2+ entry in vascular endothelial cells: the different roles of Orai1 and TRPC1/TRPC4 channels in the transition from …
F Moccia, V Brunetti, A Perna, G Guerra… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) is activated in response to the inositol-1, 4, 5-
trisphosphate (InsP3)-dependent depletion of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca2+ store …
trisphosphate (InsP3)-dependent depletion of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca2+ store …
Acetylcholine signaling system in progression of lung cancers
JR Friedman, SD Richbart, JC Merritt, KC Brown… - Pharmacology & …, 2019 - Elsevier
The neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) acts as an autocrine growth factor for human lung
cancer. Several lines of evidence show that lung cancer cells express all of the proteins …
cancer. Several lines of evidence show that lung cancer cells express all of the proteins …
Increased vascular contractility in hypertension results from impaired endothelial calcium signaling
Endothelial cells line all blood vessels and are critical regulators of vascular tone. In
hypertension, disruption of endothelial function alters the release of endothelial-derived …
hypertension, disruption of endothelial function alters the release of endothelial-derived …
Coronary microvascular disease in contemporary clinical practice
Coronary microvascular disease (CMD) causes myocardial ischemia in a variety of clinical
scenarios. Clinical practice guidelines support routine testing for CMD in patients with …
scenarios. Clinical practice guidelines support routine testing for CMD in patients with …
Sympathetic and sensory-motor nerves in peripheral small arteries
Small arteries, which play important roles in controlling blood flow, blood pressure, and
capillary pressure, are under nervous influence. Their innervation is predominantly …
capillary pressure, are under nervous influence. Their innervation is predominantly …
The endothelium solves problems that endothelial cells do not know exist
The endothelium is the single layer of cells that lines the entire cardiovascular system and
regulates vascular tone and blood–tissue exchange, recruits blood cells, modulates blood …
regulates vascular tone and blood–tissue exchange, recruits blood cells, modulates blood …
Small-world connectivity dictates collective endothelial cell signaling
Every blood vessel is lined by a single layer of highly specialized, yet adaptable and
multifunctional endothelial cells. These cells, the endothelium, control vascular contractility …
multifunctional endothelial cells. These cells, the endothelium, control vascular contractility …
Evidence for improved systemic and local vascular function after long‐term passive static stretching training of the musculoskeletal system
Key points Vascular function and arterial stiffness are important markers of cardiovascular
health and cardiovascular co‐morbidity. Transitional phases of hypoemia and hypermia …
health and cardiovascular co‐morbidity. Transitional phases of hypoemia and hypermia …