Nature

Presence of smooth muscle continuous with the rectal and vaginal walls in the deep perineal space prompts reconsideration of the deep transverse perineal muscle

The deep transverse perineal muscle was considered a striated muscle within the deep perineal space; however, recent studies suggest that it consists of smooth muscle. We investigated the histological ...
Nature

Smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts in the ascending aorta exhibit minor differences between embryonic origins in angiotensin II-driven transcriptional alterations

Thoracic aortopathy is a spectrum of life-threatening diseases characterized by aortic aneurysm, dissection, or rupture 1,2 Despite its significant burden on public health, thoracic aortopathy lacks ...