A team of researchers from Toho University has uncovered a potential new use for a naturally occurring compound, schisandrin ...

Ferulic acid suppresses ileal smooth muscle contraction by inhibiting calcium ion influx through voltage-dependent calcium channels. This action may help prevent or treat excessive intestinal ...

Ferulic acid suppresses ileal smooth muscle contraction by inhibiting calcium ion influx through voltage-dependent calcium channels. This action may help prevent or treat excessive intestinal ...

A natural compound from Traditional Chinese Medicine may help prevent coronary artery spasms by relaxing arteries and ...

The side effects of high blood pressure meds you shouldn't ignore with seven warning signs that mean your medication needs ...

Bananas are a popular choice for muscle cramp relief, and they may help, but there's not much scientific evidence yet. Here's ...

Simultaneously visualizing electrical and calcium dynamics in patient iPSC-derived heart muscle cells by Kyoto University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

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 ...

This valuable manuscript provides convincing evidence that BK and CaV1.3 channels can co-localize as ensembles early in the biosynthetic pathway, including in the ER and Golgi. The findings, supported ...

Letter Published: 30 November 2000 Analysis of calcium channels in single spines using optical fluctuation analysis Bernardo L. Sabatini & Karel Svoboda Nature 408, 589–593 (2000) Cite this article ...