The Synthesis, Transport and Excretion of Connective Tissue Macromolecules by Smooth Muscle Cells
- 1 January 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Connective Tissue Research
- Vol. 8 (3-4) , 175-180
- https://doi.org/10.3109/03008208109152370
Abstract
SMC-s both in vivo and in vitro have a function in matrix macromolecule production. Under certain conditions the synthesizing function of the SMC-s seems to be more important than their contractile function. The modified less differentiated SMC-s participate in the synthesis of connective tissue macromolecules while the differentiated “resting” SMC-s maintain the functional activity.Keywords
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