Cardiac Fibrosis: The Fibroblast Awakens.

Volume: 118, Issue: 6, Pages: 1021 - 1040
Published: Mar 18, 2016
Abstract
Myocardial fibrosis is a significant global health problem associated with nearly all forms of heart disease. Cardiac fibroblasts comprise an essential cell type in the heart that is responsible for the homeostasis of the extracellular matrix; however, upon injury, these cells transform to a myofibroblast phenotype and contribute to cardiac fibrosis. This remodeling involves pathological changes that include chamber dilation, cardiomyocyte...
Paper Details
Title
Cardiac Fibrosis: The Fibroblast Awakens.
Published Date
Mar 18, 2016
Volume
118
Issue
6
Pages
1021 - 1040
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