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Targeting TGF-β Mediated SMAD Signaling for the Prevention of Fibrosis

Fibrosis occurs when there is an imbalance in extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition and degradation. Excessive ECM deposition results in scarring and thickening of the affected tissue, and interferes with tissue and organ homeostasis – mimicking an exaggerated “wound healing” response. Many transfor...

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Autores principales: Walton, Kelly L., Johnson, Katharine E., Harrison, Craig A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509761/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28769795
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2017.00461