Profibrotic mediators in tendon disease: a systematic review

Tendon disease is characterized by the development of fibrosis. Transforming growth factor beta (TGF- β), bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) are key mediators in the pat...

Source: Arthritis Research and Therapy - November 18, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Wataru Morita, Sarah Jane Bothwell Snelling, Stephanie Georgina Dakin and Andrew Jonathan Carr Source Type: research