Hypoxia-induced DNA hypermethylation in human pulmonary fibroblasts is associated with Thy-1 promoter methylation and the development of a pro-fibrotic phenotype
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pulmonary fibrosis is a debilitating and lethal disease with no effective treatment options. Understanding the pathological processes at play will direct the application of novel therapeutic avenues. Hypoxia has been implicated in th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/74 |