The volume contains up-to-date information on the vascular cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix clearly presented in a concise fashion with helpful illustrations and supporting references by prominent scientists and highly-recognized experts in the vascular field. This is a must read book on the vascular cytoskeleton and extracellular matrixThe book contains up-to-date information on the structure, function, and development of the vascular cell cytoskeleton as well as the various components of the extracellular matrixContributors include prominent scientists and highly-recognized experts with major accomplishments in the fields of the vascular cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix, mechanotransduction, and vascular remodeling INDICE: 1. Pharmacology of the Vascular Cytoskeleton and Extracellular Matrix. Preface Raouf Khalil 2. The Dynamic Actin Cytoskeleton in Smooth Muscle Dale D. Tang 3. The Role of the Actin Cytoskeleton in the Regulation of Vascular Inflammation Alejandra San Martín 4. The Smoothelin Family of Proteins and the Smooth Muscle Cell Contractile Apparatus Justin MacDonald 5. Smooth Muscle Cytoskeletal Network Regulates Expression of the Profibrotic Genes PAI-1 and CTGF: Implications for Development of Neointimal Hyperplasia and Vascular Disease Paul J. Higgins 6. Basic Components of Vascular Connective Tissue and Extracellular Matrix Jaroslava Halper 7. Integrins in Vascular Development and Pathology Joseph H. McCarty 8. Extracellular Matrix Scaffolding in Vascular Development and Homeostasis Stephane Germain 9. Syndecan in Vascular Development, Signaling and Pathology Michael Simons 10. Small Artery Extracellular Matrix Architecture - Tissue Specificity and Impact on Function Michael A. Hill 11. Mechanotransduction in Vascular and Lymphatic Development and Disease Eckhard Lammert 12. The Extracellular Matrix and Age-Related Vascular Stiffening Cynthia Reinhart-King 13. Vascular Extracellular Matrix Macromolecules as Potential Targets in Pharmacotherapy Hannu Järveläinen 14. Matrix Metalloproteinases, Vascular Remodeling, and Vascular Disease Raouf Khalil 15. Matrix Metalloproteinase-Dependent Arteriolar Dysfunction in Ischemia/Reperfusion: Role of Matricryptins Ronald J. Korthuis
- ISBN: 978-0-12-812151-1
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 312
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés