Origin and function of myofibroblasts in kidney fibrosis
Origin and function of myofibroblasts in kidney fibrosis
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New York: Nature Publishing Group US
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English
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New York: Nature Publishing Group US
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Myofibroblasts are associated with organ fibrosis, but their origin and functional role remain unknown. Using multiple genetically engineered mice, the authors found that in the kidney, myofibroblasts arise from multiple sources—resident fibroblasts, bone marrow, endothelial cells and epithelial cells. Targeting these different populations may ther...
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Origin and function of myofibroblasts in kidney fibrosis
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4067127
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4067127
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1078-8956
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1546-170X
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10.1038/nm.3218
