Chapter
Growth factors
Abstract
In chronic tissue injury, it appears the process of repair loses many of the control mechanisms, and continued repair results in remodeling of the tissue with alteration of normal structure and compromise of normal lung function. A large number of studies have investigated the role of growth factors in human lung disease in which tissue remodeling is a prominent feature. The remodeling process involves excess matrix synthesis along with …
Authors
Kolb M; Xing Z; Ask K; Gauldie J
Book title
Asthma and Copd Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management
Pagination
pp. 353-361
Publication Date
October 30, 2008
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-12-374001-4.00029-8