The role of activating transcription factor 6 in hydroxycamptothecin-induced fibroblast autophagy and apoptosis

Abstract Background The over-proliferation of fibroblasts is considered to be the main cause of scar adhesion after joint surgery. Hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT), though as a potent antineoplastic drug, shows preventive effects on scar adhesion. This study aimed to investigate the role of activating tra...

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Main Authors: Jin Tao, Hui Chen, Xiaolei Li, Jingcheng Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-02056-z