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The role of the cytoskeleton in fibrotic diseases
24 Oct 2024
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Fibrosis is the process whereby cells at a damaged site are transformed into fibrotic tissue, comprising fibroblasts and an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and fibronectin, following damage to organs or tissues that exceeds their repair capacity. Depending on the affected organs or tissues, fibrosis can be classified into types such as pulmonary fibrosis, hepatic fibrosis, renal fibrosis, and cardiac...
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