Smooth muscle hyperplasia of the small intestine occurred in an 18-month-old rhea (Rhea americana). The mucosal thickening was 2-3 mm, and the enlarged muscle layers averaged 5 mm thick. The ...

Ferulic acid suppresses ileal smooth muscle contraction by inhibiting calcium ion influx through voltage-dependent calcium channels. This action may help prevent or treat excessive intestinal motility ...

Researchers have found that immune cells called macrophages can trigger smooth muscle contractions in the intestinal tract, independent of nerve cells. Some 50 to 80 percent of cancer patients taking ...

According to the scientific literature, drinking coffee is beneficial for the gut health. It helps improve bowel movement by increasing the motility of smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract.