Caldesmon is a protein found inside cells that helps control how smooth muscle contracts and relaxes. Smooth muscle is found in many parts of the body, including the walls of blood vessels, intestines, uterus, and airways. Caldesmon works by interacting with other proteins—such as actin, tropomyosin, and calmodulin—to regulate muscle function. By controlling when muscles …
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A smooth muscle neoplasm is a term used to describe a group of tumours made up of smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscle is a type of tissue that helps control involuntary movements in the body, such as the contraction of blood vessels, the digestive tract, and the uterus. This group includes both benign (non-cancerous) tumours, …
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Background: Leiomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscle is the type of muscle that is found in many parts of the body, including the walls of blood vessels, the digestive tract, and the uterus. Unlike the muscles that move our arms and legs, smooth muscle works without us …
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