The ability of cells to sense and respond to changes in mechanical environment is vital in
conditions of organ injury when the architecture of normal tissues is disturbed or lost. Among …

Vascular tone regulation is a key event in controlling blood flow in the body. Endothelial
cells (ECs) and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) help regulate the vascular tone …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), with its high prevalence and significant impact on
cardiovascular disease, poses a substantial threat to human health. The early identification …

Airway smooth muscle (ASM) contraction is determined by the increase in intracellular Ca2+
concentration ([Ca2+] i) caused by its release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) or by …

Breast cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease that displays diverse molecular
subtypes and clinical outcomes. Although it is known that the location of tumors can affect …