Chemical Energetics of Vascular Smooth Muscle

The sections in this article are: Historical Aspects Energy Metabolism of Vascular Smooth Muscle Biochemistry of ATP Synthesis Energy Sources Respiration of Vascular Tissue Aerobic Glycolysis ATP Production Energy Stores Energy Utilization and Its Relation to Contractility Chemical Energetics of Isometric Contraction Energetics Under Other Mechanical Conditions Tension Cost of Vascular Smooth Muscle Is Tension Cost Dependent on Stimulus? Relaxation Speed Theory of Tension Cost Rüegg's Approach Factors Underlying Low Tension Cost Physiological Correlates Metabolic Cost of Vascular Regulation of Circulation Physiological Role of Dependence of Force and Metabolism on Tissue Length Coordination of Contractility and Energy Metabolism Answers and Questions