Fibroblast Lineage Switching as the Developmental Origin of Scarring and Target for Regenerative Healing

    March 2026 in “ Biology ”
    Argyri Niti, Kokkona Kouzi-Koliakou, Anna Michopoulou
    Studysummary This source reviews current understanding of fibroblast lineage differentiation and its role in wound healing, highlighting the potential to reprogram adult cells for scar-free repair by emulating fetal-like regenerative states.
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