Axial stretch regulates rat tail collecting lymphatic vessel contractions
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62799-x
Abstract: Lymphatic contractions play a fundamental role in maintaining tissue and organ homeostasis. The lymphatic system relies on orchestrated contraction of collecting lymphatic vessels, via lymphatic muscle cells and one-way valves, to transport lymph from the… read more here.
Keywords: tail collecting; stretch; collecting lymphatic; axial stretch ... See more keywords
Fundamental Roles of Axial Stretch in Isometric and Isobaric Evaluations of Vascular Contractility.
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4042171
Abstract: Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) can regulate arterial mechanics via contractile activity in response to changing mechanical and chemical signals. Contractility is traditionally evaluated via uniaxial isometric testing of isolated rings despite the in vivo… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; axial stretch; isometric testing; smooth muscle ... See more keywords