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ECM and Wnt signaling
A major research focus of this program is the wound healing process after myocardial infarction. Recently we have obtained more information on the role of the myofibroblast in infarct healing. Myofibroblasts are differentiated fibroblasts that combine the synthetic properties of fibroblasts with the contractile properties of smooth muscle cells. [more]
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Matthijs BlankesteijnACADEMIC STAFF
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Related publications
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published on 01-08-2010
Wnt/frizzled signalling modulates the migration and differentiation of immortalized cardiac fibroblasts -
published on 01-04-2010
beta-Galactosidase enzyme fragment complementation for the measurement of Wnt/beta-catenin signaling -
published on 20-05-2010
Long-term outcome of open or endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm