Phrases with «fibrotic diseases»

"Fibrotic diseases" refers to a group of medical conditions characterized by the formation of excess fibrous tissue in the body. This tissue development can lead to the scarring and hardening of organs or tissues, causing them to lose their normal function. Full definition

Sentences with «fibrotic diseases»

  • Wnt / β - catenin has been shown to play a crucial role in other fibrotic diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and hypertrophic scar formation. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Now, in a new study published in the journal Cell, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have discovered that a synthetic form of vitamin D, calcipotriol (a drug already approved by the FDA for the treatment of psoriasis), deactivates the switch governing the fibrotic response in mouse liver cells, suggesting a potential new therapy for fibrotic diseases in humans. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Effects of the protein kinase inhibitor, imatinib mesylate, on epithelial / mesenchymal phenotypes: implications for treatment of fibrotic diseases. (abcam.com)
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