The synthesis, transport and excretion of connective tissue macromolecules by smooth muscle cells.
SMC-s both in vivo and in vitro have a function in matrix macromolecule production. Under certain conditions the synthesizing function of the SMC-s seems to be more important than their contractile function. The modified less differentiated SMC-s participate in the synthesis of connective tissue macromolecules while the differentiated "resting" SMC-s maintain the functional activity.
D000818:Animals; D001011:Aorta / Q000378:metabolism; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000473:pathology; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002642:Chick Embryo; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000378:metabolism*; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013552:Swine
D006023:Glycoproteins