Research Progress of Pericytes in Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pericytes, a specific type of mesenchymal cell that surround the basement membrane of pulmonary venules and capillaries. They are crucial pathological features observed in individuals with the severe lung disease of pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The presence of pericytes leads to inflammation and fibrosi...

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Main Authors: Xiaobo He, Yuanhang Fan, Yihuan Lai, Ying Yang, Xiao Xiao Tang, Yichun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/29/4/10.31083/j.fbl2904141