The effect of p38MAPK on cyclic stretch in human facial hypertrophic scar fibroblast differentiation.

Hypertrophic scars (HTS), the excessive deposition of scar tissue by fibroblasts, is one of the most common skin disorders. Fibroblasts derived from surgical scar tissue produce high levels of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1). However, the molecular mechanisms...

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Main Authors: Qi-cui Du, Dai-zun Zhang, Xiu-juan Chen, Gui Lan-Sun, Min Wu, Wen-lin Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3794006?pdf=render