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World J Clin Oncol. Dec 10, 2015; 6(6): 264-271
Published online Dec 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i6.264
Published online Dec 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i6.264
Figure 2 Differentiation of promyofibroblast to myofibroblast.
By getting stimulus from various cytokines profibroblasts (promyofibroblasts) transforms into myofibroblasts by expressingα-smooth muscle actin. TGF-β1: Transforming growth factor-β1; ECM: Extracellular matrix; IL-1: Interleukin-1; KGF-1: Keratinocyte growth factor-1.
- Citation: Bagul N, Ganjre A, Goryawala S, Kathariya R, Dusane S. Dynamic role of myofibroblasts in oral lesions. World J Clin Oncol 2015; 6(6): 264-271
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v6/i6/264.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v6.i6.264