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Bradykinin differentiates human lung fibroblasts to a myofibroblast phenotype via the B2 receptor.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Dec 2005
Vancheri Carlo, Gili Elisa, Failla Marco, Mastruzzo Claudio, Salinaro Elisa Trovato, Lofurno Debora, Pistorio Maria P, La Rosa Cristina, Caruso Massimo, Crimi Nunzio
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BACKGROUND: The identification of factors mediating the transition of lung fibroblasts into myofibroblasts is considered fundamental in the comprehension of abnormal reparative processes. Bradykinin, a mediator known for its proinflammatory action, is able to induce cytokine production and contractility in fibroblast cultures. OBJECTIVES: In this study the ability of bradykinin to drive fibroblast into a...
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