LPS induced airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) proliferation.
LPS enhanced TRPC3 protein expression, NSCC currents, resting and ACh-elicited [Ca2+]i.
Blockade and gene silencing of TRPC3 inhibited LPS-induced ASMCs proliferation.
TRPC3-mediated Ca2+ entry contributes to LPS-induced ASMCs proliferation.