Cells expressing PIEZO2 mechanoreceptors may drive the pathology of keloids (IMAGE)

Chiba University

Cells expressing PIEZO2 mechanoreceptors may drive the pathology of keloids

Caption

This schematic diagram shows how a specific population of fibroblast expressing PIEZO2 protein contribute to the formation and growth of keloids.

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Professor Yuzuru Ikehara from Chiba University, Japan Image source: https://doi.org/10.1002/path.6455

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