The natural behavior of mononuclear phagocytes in HTS formation.
Hypertrophic scars (HTS) are caused by trauma or burn injuries to the deep dermis and are considered fibrosis in the skin. Monocytes, M1 and M2 macrophages are mononuclear phagocytes. Studies suggest that M2 macrophages are profibrotic and might contribute to HTS formation. Our lab has established a...
| Published in: | Wound Repair & Regeneration Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 14 - 26 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Jan/Feb2016
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