Evaluation of transforming growth factor-beta1 gene expression in pterygium tissue of atopic patients
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Evaluation of transforming growth factor-beta1 gene expression in pterygium tissue of atopic patients.
BACKGROUND The exact pathogenesis of pterygium is still not fully understood. Growth factors are considered to play an important role in the formation of pterygium. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 is considered to be one of the main mediators of fibroblast stimulation and tissue remodeling in allergic conditions. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association between ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1726-4901
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2016.05.003