Tissue Repair, Contraction and the Myofibroblast

Tissue Repair, Contraction and the Myofibroblast PDF Author: Christine Chaponnier
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387336508
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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Book Description
Tissue Repair, Contraction and the Myofibroblast summarizes the latest findings concerning the biology of the myofibroblast, a cell involved in the evolution and contraction of granulation tissue and of fibrotic changes. Coverage shows that the myofibroblast is responsible for the development of hypertrophic scars, pulmonary and renal fibrosis and bronchial asthma. Reviews the cell biology and pathology of the myofibroblast as well as mechanisms of fibrosis evolution in many organs and tissues.