Myofibroblasts

Myofibroblasts are activated in response to tissue injury with the primary task to repair lost or damaged extracellular matrix. Enhanced collagen secretion and subsequent contraction – scarring – are part of the normal wound healing response and crucial to restore tissue integrity. Due to myofibrobl...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Experimental eye research Jg. 142; S. 56 - 70
1. Verfasser:	Hinz, Boris
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	England Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2016
Schlagworte:	Actins - metabolism Cell Differentiation - physiology Collagen - metabolism Contraction Contracture Eye Injuries - physiopathology Fibroblasts - cytology Fibrosis Fibrosis - physiopathology Humans Inflammation Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins - physiology Myofibroblasts - cytology Myofibroblasts - physiology Scar Stress fiber Transforming growth factor beta Wound Healing - physiology α-smooth muscle actin α-smooth muscle actin Scar Fibrosis Inflammation Stress fiber Transforming growth factor beta Contraction Contracture
ISSN:	0014-4835, 1096-0007, 1096-0007
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
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