Fibroblast heterogeneity in the periodontium and other tissues

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Fibroblasts are the major resident cells which inhabit the periodontal tissues. As such, they are crucial for maintaining the connective tissues which support and anchor the tooth. Little is known of their origins, synthesis of regulatory cytokines and growth factors in health and disease, and importance in soft tissue regeneration. An emerging concept is that fibroblasts are not homogeneous, but instead consist...

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