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Open AccessMortalin deficiency suppresses fibrosis and induces apoptosis in keloid spheroids
Mortalin (Mot) is a mitochondrial chaperone of the heat shock protein 70 family and it’s pro-proliferative and anti-apoptosis functions could be associated with keloid pathogenesis, and blocking of mortalin an...
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Co-regulation between adipocytes and supporting vasculature is considered an important process in adipose tissue generation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanical and biological effects of...