Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Morphology of smooth muscle / Giorgio Gabella -- Calcium homeostasis in smooth muscles / Jordan D. Miller and Mary E. Carsten -- Ionic channel functions in some visceral smooth myocytes / C.Y. Kao -- Muscarinic regulation of ion channels in smooth muscle / Luke J. Janssen and Stephen M. Sims -- Mechanics of smooth muscle contraction / Richard A. Meiss -- Regulation of smooth muscle contraction by myosin phosphorylation / R. Ann Word and Kristine E. Kamm -- Structure and function of the thin filament proteins of smooth muscle / Joseph M. Chalovich and Gabriele Pfitzer.

Smooth muscles line many internal organs and, in general, are involved in moving fluids and slurry around the body. They are controlled by the action of hormones, by nervous stimulation, and can be influenced by drugs. This 1997 book provides a review of our understanding of smooth muscle and integrates molecular, cellular and physiological information with tissue and anatomical studies. Well-known researchers have written chapters giving detailed reviews of our current knowledge of the biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology and anatomy of smooth muscle. In particular, they cover the seven most important areas of smooth muscle function including morphology, electrophysiology, mechanisms of electromechanical and pharmacomechanical coupling, calcium homeostasis, signal transduction, mechanics of contraction, and the contractile proteins. All those interested in muscular contraction will find this book worthwhile, whether they are biochemists, physiologists, or cell biologists.