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Origin of Myofibroblasts in Lung Fibrosis

2020-10-27

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Abstract Purpose of Review In this brief review, we will highlight important observational and experimental data in the literature that address the origin of scar-forming cells in lung fibrosis. Recent Findings Several cellular sources of activated scar-forming cells (myofibroblasts) have been postulated including alveolar epithelial cells; circulating fibrocytes; and lung stromal cell subpopulations including res...

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1cebe4b7-7e5b-5d8f-97ec-c42e76318274
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10.1007/s43152-020-00022-9
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