Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
8260883 | Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Mechanical forces play a critical role in fibrosis. ⺠There are multiple forces acting on tissues. ⺠Matrix stiffness is the best appreciated mechanical stimulus in fibrosis. ⺠Mechanical forces determine the activation of myofibroblasts.
Related Topics
Life Sciences
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Ageing
Authors
Rebecca G. Wells,