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NGF Modulates trkANGFR/p75NTR in αSMA-Expressing Conjunctival Fibroblasts from Human Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid (OCP).
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Micera Alessandra, Stampachiacchiere Barbara, Di Zazzo Antonio, Sgrulletta Roberto, Cortes Magdalena, Normando Eduardo Maria, Lambiase Alessandro, Bonini Stefano
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: In a previous study, we reported the upregulation of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and trkANGFR expression in Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid (OCP), an inflammatory and remodeling eye disease. Herein, we hypothesize a potential NGF-driven mechanism on fibroblasts (FBs) during OCP remodeling events. To verify, human derived OCP-FBs were isolated and characterized either at baseline or after NGF exposure....
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