The Processes and Mechanisms of Cardiac and Pulmonary Fibrosis

The Processes and Mechanisms of Cardiac and Pulmonary Fibrosis

Fibrosis is the formation of fibrous connective tissue in response to injury. It is characterized by the accumulation of extracellular matrix components, particularly collagen, at the site of injury. Fibrosis is an adaptive response that is a vital component of wound healing and tissue repair. Howev...

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Main Authors: Lucy A. Murtha, Michael J. Schuliga, Nishani S. Mabotuwana, Sean A. Hardy, David W. Waters, Janette K. Burgess, Darryl A. Knight, Andrew J. Boyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
cardiac fibrosis
pulmonary fibrosis
heart failure
myocardial infarction
idiopathic pulmonary hypertension
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00777/full

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