Advances in research on pacemaking function of gastrointestinal smooth muscle cells
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Advances in Research on Pacemaking Function of Interstitial Cell of Cajal in Gastrointestinal Tract
Most visceral smooth muscles, especially gastrointestinal (GI) smooth muscle, display spontaneous rhythmic contractions in the absence of neuronal or hormonal stimulation, which are associated with their physiological functions. The contractile behavior of gastrointestinal (GI) smooth muscles depends to a considerable extent on the intrinsic electrical activities of the muscles. This is particu...
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عنوان ژورنال: World Chinese Journal of Digestology
سال: 2010
ISSN: 2219-2859
DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v18.i4.319