The Role of the Renin-Angiotensin System and Vitamin D in Keloid Disorder—A Review
Keloid disorder (KD) is a fibroproliferative condition characterized by excessive dermal collagen deposition in response to wounding and/or inflammation of the skin. Despite intensive research, treatment for KD remains empirical and unsatisfactory. Activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) le...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsurg.2019.00067/full |