Increased expression of collagens, transforming growth factor-β1, and -β3 in gluteal muscle contracture

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Backgroud</p> <p>Gluteal muscle contracture (GMC) is a multi-factor human chronic fibrotic disease of the gluteal muscle. Fibrotic tissue is characterized by excessive accumulation of collagen in the muscle's extracellular matrix. Transforming gr...

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Main Authors: Li Hao-Peng, Lu Bin, He Xi-Jing, Zhao Chen-Guang, Kang An-Jing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/15