Research Article
Mechanism of Mechanical Trauma-Induced Extracellular Matrix Remodeling of Fibroblasts in Association with Nrf2/ARE Signaling Suppression Mediating TGF-β1/Smad3 Signaling Inhibition
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Effect of mechanical strain on TGF-β1/Smad signaling. (a, b) The effect of mechanical strain on protein and mRNA expression levels of TGF-β1/Smad signaling. (c) The effect of mechanical strain on nuclear translocation of Smad2/3. Original magnification: ×100. compared with the control group; every experiment was repeated for 3 times. CON: control group; CMS: cyclic mechanical strain.
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