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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The effect of mechanical strain on ROS levels and oxidative damage on L929 cells and the involvement of Nrf2. (a) The effect of mechanical strain on ROS levels and the role of Nrf2 in this process. (b, c) The effect of mechanical strain on oxidative damage and the role of Nrf2 in this process. The scale is equal to 20 μm. ; every experiment was repeated for 3 times. CON: control group; CMS: cyclic mechanical strain; shNfe2l2: Lv-shNfe2l2 transfection established Nrf2 silencing L929 cells; LV-Nfe2l2: Lv-Nfe2l2 transfection established Nrf2 overexpressing L929 cells.
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