Activin a promotes myofibroblast differentiation of endometrial mesenchymal stem cells via STAT3-dependent Smad/CTGF pathway

Activin a promotes myofibroblast differentiation of endometrial mesenchymal stem cells via STAT3-dependent Smad/CTGF pathway

Abstract Background Endometriosis, characterized by the presence of functional endometrial tissues outside the uterus, is one of the most common gynecological disorders. Endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are crucial for the occurrence and development of endometriosis. Ectopic endometrial MSC...

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Main Authors: Zhenzhen Zhang, Jing Wang, Yabing Chen, Luxuan Suo, Huixian Chen, Li Zhu, Guiping Wan, Xiaodong Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Cell Communication and Signaling
Subjects:
Endometriosis
Activin a
Fibrosis
SUSD2
Peritoneal fluid
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12964-019-0361-3

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