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The pacemaker functions of visceral interstitial cells of Cajal

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Journal Title:
ACTA PHYSIOLOGICA SINICA
Issue:
5
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Key Word:
Cajal间质细胞;起搏细胞;神经传递;interstitial cells of Cajal;pacemaker cells;neurotransmission

Abstract: Interstitial cells of Cajal(ICCs)are located in most parts of the digestive system.Although they have been found over 100years,their functions began to be unravelled only recently.ICCs are considered as pacemaker cells which elicit spontaneous rhythmic electric activity termed"basic electrical rhythm"or"slow waves"in gastrointestinal tract.Moreover,they also mediate neurotransmission from neurons to smooth muscle in gastrointestinal tract.ICC-like cells also exist in other visceral smooth muscles,such as urinary tract,genital system and vascular smooth muscle.In this paper we review the progress of research about the functions of visceral ICCs.

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