Sialylation regulates myofibroblast differentiation of human skin fibroblasts

Abstract Background Fibroblasts are key players in maintaining skin homeostasis and in orchestrating physiological tissue repair and skin regeneration. Dysfunctions in fibroblasts that occur with aging and the senescent process lead to the delayed healing observed in elderly people. The molecular me...

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Main Authors: Norihiko Sasaki, Yoko Itakura, Masashi Toyoda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-017-0534-1