Coinfection of Dermal Fibroblasts by Human Cytomegalovirus and Human Herpesvirus 6 Can Boost the Expression of Fibrosis-Associated MicroRNAs
Tissue fibrosis can affect every type of tissue or organ, often leading to organ malfunction; however, the mechanisms involved in this process are not yet clarified. A role has been hypothesized for Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infections as triggers of systemic scler...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/2/412 |