In this protocol, we describe a method for isolation and culture of smooth muscle cells derived from the adult rat (or mouse) superior mesenteric artery. Arterial myocytes are obtained by enzymatic ...
Smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (SMDS) due to heterozygous ACTA2 arginine 179 alterations is characterized by patent ductus arteriosus, vasculopathy (aneurysm and occlusive lesions), pulmonary ...
Asthma and eosinophilic bronchitis are characterized by similar inflammatory infiltrates in the submucosa of the lower airway. However, eosinophilic bronchitis differs from asthma in that there is no ...