Involvement of RhoA-mediated Ca<sup>2+ </sup>sensitization in antigen-induced bronchial smooth muscle hyperresponsiveness in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has recently been suggested that RhoA plays an important role in the enhancement of the Ca<sup>2+ </sup>sensitization of smooth muscle contraction. In the present study, a participation of RhoA-mediated Ca<sup>2+...

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Main Authors: Sakai Hiroyasu, Nakazawa Shuji, Takeyama Hisao, Shinozaki Koji, Ueno Ayako, Chiba Yoshihiko, Misawa Miwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/4