Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10927031 | Cellular Immunology | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- Experimental carditis was induced and fibrosis-related molecules were examined.
- Only transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)-positive cells were present by 8 weeks.
- siRNA for MMP-2 and -9 reduced the severities of inflammation and fibrosis.
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Authors
Yoh Matsumoto, Naoko Niimi, Kuniko Kohyama,