Role of the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Smooth Muscle

by Jamie A. Goode

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470844795
• ISBN13: 9780470844793
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.4"