The effect of tranilast on fibroblast activation protein α (FAP-α) expression in normal and keloid fibroblasts in vitro
Introduction . Tranilast (N-(3’,4’-demethoxycinnamoyl)-anthranilic acid) is an anti-allergic drug. Its mechanism of action is based on the inhibition of antigen-induced release of chemical mediators from mast cells and basophils. It also reveals antifibroproliferative activities. These properties of...
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Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2017-07-01
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Series: | Przegląd Dermatologiczny |
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Online Access: | https://www.termedia.pl/The-effect-of-tranilast-on-fibroblast-activation-protein-FAP-expression-in-normal-and-keloid-fibroblasts-in-vitro-,56,30258,1,1.html |