Pathophysiology of Fibrosis in the Vocal Fold: Current Research, Future Treatment Strategies, and Obstacles to Restoring Vocal Fold Pliability

Pathophysiology of Fibrosis in the Vocal Fold: Current Research, Future Treatment Strategies, and Obstacles to Restoring Vocal Fold Pliability

Communication by voice depends on symmetrical vibrations within the vocal folds (VFs) and is indispensable for various occupations. VF scarring is one of the main reasons for permanent dysphonia and results from injury to the unique layered structure of the VFs. The increased collagen and decreased...

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Main Author: Yoshihiko Kumai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
vocal fold
scar
tissue engineering
adipose-derived stem cell
bone marrow derived stem cell
anti-fibrotic agents
pliability
anti-inflammatory cytokine
exosome
gene therapy
laser therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/10/2551

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