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Chronic activation of human cardiac fibroblasts in vitro attenuates the reversibility of the myofibroblast phenotype.
Scientific reports - 26 Jul 2023
Hall Caitlin, Law Jonathan P, Reyat Jasmeet S, Cumberland Max J, Hang Shaun, Vo Nguyen T N, Raniga Kavita, Weston Chris J, O'Shea Christopher, Townend Jonathan N, Gehmlich Katja, Ferro Charles J, Denning Chris, Pavlovic Davor
Abstract excerpt
Activation of cardiac fibroblasts and differentiation to myofibroblasts underlies development of pathological cardiac fibrosis, leading to arrhythmias and heart failure. Myofibroblasts are characterised by increased α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) fibre expression, secretion of collagens and changes in proliferation. Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) and increased mechanical stress can initiate myofibroblast...
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