TIMP-1 Induces α-Smooth Muscle Actin in Fibroblasts to Promote Urethral Scar Formation
Background/Aims: Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) has been reported to upregulate in urethral scar. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain undefined. Methods: Here, we studied levels of TIMP-1 and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in the fibroblasts isolated from urethral s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/374028 |