Publications by authors named "Ruizi Zhong"
Article Synopsis
- Telocytes play a significant role in regulating smooth muscle dynamics in the digestive system, particularly in biliary motility, through mechanisms like CCK regulation and direct effects on smooth muscle cells.
- Histopathological analysis revealed that telocyte numbers are significantly lower in the gallbladder and bile duct of patients with benign biliary diseases compared to healthy controls, suggesting a link between telocyte loss and gallbladder dysfunction.
- Additionally, a correlation exists between telocytes, cholesterol levels, and the CCK-A receptor, indicating that telocyte deficiency may contribute to the development of conditions like gallstone disease and biliary dilation by disrupting biliary homeostasis.
