TGF-β1 stimulation and VDR-dependent activation modulate calcitriol action on skeletal muscle fibroblasts and Smad signalling-associated fibrogenesis
Abstract Fibroblasts play a pivotal role in fibrogenesis after skeletal muscle injury. Excess fibrous formation can disrupt contractile functions and delay functional recovery. Although vitamin D receptor (VDR) is expressed explicitly in regenerating muscle compared with uninjured muscle, how calcit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40978-w |