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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Ng2+ perivascular cells in mouse skin come from specific fibroblast types and help in tissue repair.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Two main types of fibroblasts with unique functions and additional subtypes were identified in human skin.
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May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in diseases and healing, and more research on them could improve treatments.
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October 2025 γδ T cells help control tissue scarring and blood vessel growth in response to foreign objects.