Bone marrow-derived myofibroblasts contribute functionally to scar formation after myocardial infarction.

Myofibroblasts play a major role in scar formation during wound healing after myocardial infarction (MI). Their origin has been thought to be interstitial cardiac fibroblasts. However, the bone marrow (BM) can be a source of myofibroblasts in a number of organs after injury. We have studied the temp...

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Main Authors: van Amerongen, M, Bou-Gharios, G, Popa, E, van Ark, J, Petersen, A, Dam, v, van Luyn, M, Harmsen, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008

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