but the mechanisms involved in controlling vascular wall structure have been poorly understood. In April 11 Science, Philippe Boucher and colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical ...

In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contributes to vessel wall inflammation and lipoprotein retention, as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability ...

According to the scientists, in minor trauma the smooth muscle cells divide rapidly and create a thick wall which may occlude the artery, prompting the need for more surgery to prevent occlusion or ...

The wrinkle patterns inhibit the migration and morphological changes of smooth muscle cells caused by stent-induced vascular wall injury, preventing restenosis. The wrinkle patterns also enhance ...

Over time, the small pulmonary arteries thicken and become blocked due to a progressive accumulation of cells in the vascular wall. Sotatercept works as an “activin receptor ligand trap” and ...

Beyond blood viscosity and hematocrit, the device uses two sensors to measure in real time the vascular wall elasticity, the heart rate, and the blood pressure. Project lead Oleg Tsarev ...