The Impact of Inflammatory Immune Reactions of the Vascular Niche on Organ Fibrosis

• Main Authors: Hong-Yan Zhou (Author), Hua Sui (Author), Yang-Jianing Zhao (Author), Hong-Jie Qian (Author), Nan Yang (Author), Lu Liu (Author), Qing Guan (Author), Yue Zhou (Author), Hong-Li Lin (Author), Da-Peng Wang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Inflammation is a type of defense response against tissue damage, and can be mediated by lymphocytes and macrophages. Fibrosis is induced by tissue injury and inflammation, which leads to an increase in fibrous connective tissue in organs and a decrease in organ parenchyma cells, finally leading to...