Editorial
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World J Biol Chem. May 26, 2010; 1(5): 69-80
Published online May 26, 2010. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v1.i5.69
Figure 6
Figure 6 Possible role of periostin in cardiac healing and remodeling after MI. Periostin regulates the integrity of the ECM through its ability to bind multiple ECM proteins, thereby affecting the structural integrity of the adult heart matrix. In addition, periostin promotes migration of fibroblasts via interaction with integrin.