Cardiac Fibrosis and Fibroblasts
Cardiac fibrosis is the excess deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM), such as collagen. Myofibroblasts are major players in the production of collagen, and are differentiated primarily from resident fibroblasts. Collagen can compensate for the dead cells produced by injury. The appropriate produc...
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/7/1716 |