The contraction of smooth muscle is an essential process underpinning diverse physiological functions ranging from gastrointestinal motility to vascular regulation. At its core, smooth muscle ...

The ductus arteriosus (DA) normally closes after birth. Increases in arterial Po 2, decreases in endogenous dilator prostaglandins and nitric oxide, and/or production of endothelin-1 may be ...

A research team at Toho University has revealed that ferulic acid (FA), a polyphenol abundant in rice bran, suppresses intestinal smooth muscle contractions by inhibiting voltage-dependent calcium ...