Theoretical Investigations of Communication in the Microcirculation: Conducted Responses, Myoendothelial Projections and Endothelium Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor
The contractile state of microcirculatory vessels is a major determinant of the blood pressure of the whole systemic circulation. Continuous bi-directional communication exists between the endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) that regulates calcium (Ca2+) dynamics in these cells. T...
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FIU Digital Commons
2011
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Online Access: | http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/520 http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1637&context=etd |