Proliferating smooth muscle cells, indicated by PCNA-positive nuclei and muscle actin-positive cytoplasm, were found in the thickened intima in four patients. Immunohistochemical staining for ...

Each segment was prepared for histological examination and stained with Sirius red and immunohistochemistry for smooth muscle actin. Healed disruption was considered to be present ... Increased smooth ...

While pericytes are important regulators of capillary function and homeostasis, the lack of specific markers has hampered the ...

In muscle, actin filaments serve as tracks for force generation by myosin motors. Non-muscle cells contain similar force-generating assemblages of actin and myosin, including stress fibres and the ...

Overall, the manuscript reveals the role of actin polymerization to drive the fusion of myoblasts during adult muscle regeneration. This pathway regulates fusion in many contexts, but whether it was ...

Through the exemplary use of existing approaches (genetic deletions and cytosolic calcium detection in multiple cell types), the authors convincingly determine that lymphatic muscle cells are the ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain the most common cause of death worldwide (Roth et al., 2020). Although new therapies have been developed in recent decades, there is still an urgent need for new ...

Minor muscle spasming can occur due to health conditions like nutrient deficiencies. More severe twitching can be a symptom of serious health conditions, including those affecting the nervous system.

Eating a high protein diet, doing resistance training, and scheduling recovery time are some ways to help maintain muscle mass while losing weight. Many people seek fat loss as a goal, but they ...

The causes of muscle pain can vary. Also called myalgia, aching muscles can be caused by an injury, a symptom of a disease or infection, or a side effect of a medication. Muscle pain can also feel ...

If your resolutions for the new year include fitness, you may be wondering how long you’ll have to work to start seeing changes in your muscle definition. Many people expect to see quick results ...