Anatomy

Myofibroblasts

Spindle-shaped cells with characteristic CONTRACTILE PROTEINS and structures that contribute to the WOUND HEALING process. They occur in GRANULATION TISSUE and also in pathological processes such as FIBROSIS.

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Abstract

Spindle-shaped cells with characteristic CONTRACTILE PROTEINS and structures that contribute to the WOUND HEALING process. They occur in GRANULATION TISSUE and also in pathological processes such as FIBROSIS.

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  • Myofibroblast

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Fibroblasts (1972-2010)

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  1. A11w.329w.228w.975w
  2. A11w.620w.520.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Myofibroblasts. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058628. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058628
  2. Myofibroblasts. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myofibroblast
  3. Myofibroblasts. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1467330