Cyclic mechanical stretch reduces myofibroblast differentiation of primary lung fibroblasts

M.E. Blaauboer, T.H. Smit, R. Hanemaaijer, R. Stoop, V.E. Everts

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    Abstract

    In lung fibrosis tissue architecture and function is severely hampered by myofibroblasts due to excessive deposition of extracellular matrix and tissue contraction. Myofibroblasts differentiate from fibroblasts under the influence of transforming growth factor (TGF) β
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)23-27
    JournalBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
    Volume404
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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