학술논문

Role of Calcium and Calcium Modulation in the Control of Urethral Tone.
Document Type
Article
Source
Scandinavian Journal of Urology & Nephrology. Supplementum. Mar2001 Supplement 207, Vol. 35, p19-25. 7p.
Subject
*URETHRA
*SMOOTH muscle
*PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of calcium
*URINARY incontinence
*CHEMICALS
*MUSCLES
Language
ISSN
0300-8886
Abstract
Focuses on the relevance of urethral tone and tonic alpha-adrenergic tension to the maintenance of continence in women, and the role of calcium and calcium modulation in the control of urethral smooth muscle (SM) tone. Contribution of SM tone to urethral resistance in females; Comparison of male and female in vitro urethral function; Interaction of calcium with the contractile elements.