Fibrotic Diseases of the Human Urinary and Genital Tract: Current Understanding and Potential Strategies for Treatment

Fibrotic Diseases of the Human Urinary and Genital Tract: Current Understanding and Potential Strategies for Treatment

Fibrosis is a disease condition characterized by abnormalities of the extracellular matrix, such as accumulation of the transforming growth factor β, infiltration by myofibroblasts, deposition of collagen, and a generalized dysregulation of collagen maturation. It can severely impair the function of...

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Main Authors: Harrina E. Rahardjo, Viktoria Märker, Dimitrios Tsikas, Markus A. Kuczyk, Stefan Ückert, Andreas Bannowsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
urology
fibrotic diseases
pathophysiology
treatment strategies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4770

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