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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2012; 18(28): 3635-3661
Published online Jul 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i28.3635
Figure 1
Figure 1 Mechanisms of fibrogenesis. Inflammatory response to tissue damage promotes the release of fibrogenic molecules. These molecules increase activation and proliferation of ECM-producing cells. ECM: Extracellular matrix.