Mononuclear cells modulate the activity of pancreatic stellate cells which in turn promote fibrosis and inflammation in chronic pancreatitis

Mononuclear cells modulate the activity of pancreatic stellate cells which in turn promote fibrosis and inflammation in chronic pancreatitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interactions between mononuclear cells and activated pancreatic myofibroblasts (pancreatic stellate cells; PSC) may contribute to inflammation and fibrosis in chronic pancreatitis (CP).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>M...

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Main Authors: Weigand Markus, Giese Thomas, Bergmann Frank, Deucker Stefanie, Reiser Carolin, Erkan Mert, Gorbachevski Andre, Michalski Christoph W, Giese Nathalia A, Friess Helmut, Kleeff Jörg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/5/1/63

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