BALF-derived fibroblasts differ from biopsy-derived fibroblasts in systemic sclerosis.

Scheja, A

BALF-derived fibroblasts differ from biopsy-derived fibroblasts in systemic sclerosis. [electronic resource] - The European respiratory journal Mar 2007 - 446-52 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0903-1936

10.1183/09031936.00135205 doi


Adult
Aged
Biopsy
Bronchi--pathology
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid--cytology
Cell Division--physiology
Cell Movement
Endothelin-1--metabolism
Female
Fibroblasts--pathology
Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor--metabolism
Humans
Lung Volume Measurements
Male
Middle Aged
Proteoglycans--metabolism
Pulmonary Fibrosis--pathology
Scleroderma, Systemic--pathology
Stress Fibers--pathology