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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 4 Transdifferentiation of fibroblast into carcinoma associated fibroblast in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Mutual paracrine effect between oral cancer cells and normal fibroblasts is responsible for transdifferentiation of the latter into malignant fibroblasts. CAF: Carcinoma associated fibroblast; TGF-β: Transforming growth factor-β; B.V: Blood Vessels; E-M: Epithelial-mesenchymal.
- 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