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Fibroblast activation and pro-fibrotic phenotypes: modulation by FGF2 and MAPK signaling

Keyword:

myofibroblast, MAPK, fibrosis, FGF2, and fibroblast

Creator:

Dolivo, David

Advisor:

Dominko, Tanja

Publisher:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Date Created:

2018-04-19

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Degree:

PhD

Unit (Department):

Biology & Biotechnology
Regulating Valvular Interstitial Cell Phenotype by Boundary Stiffness

Keyword:

myofibroblast, valvular interstitiat cells, residual tension, TGF-β, 3, stiffness, cell-generated force, tension reduction, Heart valves, fibrin gel, and contraction

Creator:

Kural, Mehmet Hamdi

Advisor:

Billiar, Kristen

Publisher:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Date Created:

2014-06-01

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Degree:

PhD

Unit (Department):

Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Activation Of Valvular Interstitial Cell Phenotype

Keyword:

stretch, VICs, stiffness, myofibroblast, and transforming growth factor beta

Creator:

Quinlan, Angela

Advisor:

Billiar, Kristen

Publisher:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Date Created:

2012-08-20

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Degree:

PhD

Unit (Department):

Biomedical Engineering