Smooth muscle cells

Last updated on Jul 14, 2021
Confocal micropgraph of cardiac left ventricle with Myosin 11 (Myh11, red) and nuclei (white) staining to identify smooth muscle cells. Pinto Lab - Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.

Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are a contractile cell type found in a number of tissues including arteries and large veins. They support tissue contraction and pulsatile action.

Marker genes: Tagln, Acta2, Myh11.

Abbreviated cell population name(s): SMC (e.g. “SMC” or “SMC1”, “SMC2”…).