Inhibition of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases may attenuate scar proliferation after cleft lip surgery in rabbits via Smads signaling pathway

Abstract Background Cleft lip repair surgery always results in visible scarring. It has been proved that scar formation can be reduced by inhibiting the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38MAPKs) signaling pathway. However, the interaction between p38MAPK and Smads in scar formation is still c...

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Main Authors: Qian Ding, Jin Yue, Ling-fa Xue, Yao-xiang Xu, Wen-lin Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-022-00757-1