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Differential Effects of Extracellular Matrix Proteins on Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Phenotype
1 Sept 2000
Abstract excerpt
Mature airway smooth muscle cells are characterized by a low proliferative index and expression of contractile marker proteins such as smooth muscle alpha-actin (sm-alpha-actin), calponin, and smooth muscle myosin heavy chain (sm-MHC). In the present study, defined extracellular matrix (ECM) components were examined on the proliferative and phenotypic status of mitogen-stimulated, cultured human airway smooth...
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