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myofibroblast cell

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An animal cell that has characteristics of both a fibroblast cell and a smooth muscle cell. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19800625 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630469 ]

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myofibroblast cell

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  • MFB
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Myofibroblasts are alpha-SMA-positive, CD34-negative, CD45-negative. They are reportedly capable of secreting IL-1beta, IL-6, and TNF-alpha.

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