Macrophages and Fibroblasts During Inflammation and Tissue Repair in Models of Organ Regeneration

April 2017 in “ Regeneration ”

Anthony L. Mescher

macrophages fibroblasts inflammation tissue repair organ regeneration skin hair follicles immune cells fibrosis

Studysummary This review examines the roles of macrophages and fibroblastic cells in organ injury and repair, discussing their impact on outcomes ranging from regeneration to fibrosis, without presenting new clinical results.

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