Abstract: The media, a primary layer of the aortic wall, is rich in smooth muscle cells (SMCs) that regulate the vessel diameter and maintain the mechanical balance of the aortic ring in vivo. Embedded in the medial extracellular ...

Abstract: Mechanical interaction of cell with extracellular environment affects its function. The mechanisms by which mechanical stimuli are sensed and transduced into biochemical responses are still not well understood. Considering ...