Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human Diseases

Fibroblasts, which originate from embryonic mesenchymal cells, are the predominant cell type seen in loose connective tissue. As the main components of the internal environment that cells depend on for survival, fibroblasts play an essential role in tissue development, wound healing, and the mainten...

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Main Authors: Xiaodong Li, Nana Li, Yujie Wang, Qixiang Han, Boshi Sun
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/11/1478
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description Fibroblasts, which originate from embryonic mesenchymal cells, are the predominant cell type seen in loose connective tissue. As the main components of the internal environment that cells depend on for survival, fibroblasts play an essential role in tissue development, wound healing, and the maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Furthermore, fibroblasts are also involved in several pathological processes, such as fibrosis, cancers, and some inflammatory diseases. In this review, we analyze the latest research progress on fibroblasts, summarize the biological characteristics and physiological functions of fibroblasts, and delve into the role of fibroblasts in disease pathogenesis and explore treatment approaches for fibroblast-related diseases.
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spelling doaj-art-f9a5297cebdf4e288f96d4de7313e8fe2025-08-20T01:53:41ZengMDPI AGBiomolecules2218-273X2024-11-011411147810.3390/biom14111478Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human DiseasesXiaodong Li0Nana Li1Yujie Wang2Qixiang Han3Boshi Sun4Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, ChinaFibroblasts, which originate from embryonic mesenchymal cells, are the predominant cell type seen in loose connective tissue. As the main components of the internal environment that cells depend on for survival, fibroblasts play an essential role in tissue development, wound healing, and the maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Furthermore, fibroblasts are also involved in several pathological processes, such as fibrosis, cancers, and some inflammatory diseases. In this review, we analyze the latest research progress on fibroblasts, summarize the biological characteristics and physiological functions of fibroblasts, and delve into the role of fibroblasts in disease pathogenesis and explore treatment approaches for fibroblast-related diseases.https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/11/1478fibroblastswound healingfibrosiscancercancer associated fibroblaststherapy
spellingShingle Xiaodong Li
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Yujie Wang
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Boshi Sun
Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human Diseases
Biomolecules
fibroblasts
wound healing
fibrosis
cancer
cancer associated fibroblasts
therapy
title Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human Diseases
title_full Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human Diseases
title_fullStr Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human Diseases
title_full_unstemmed Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human Diseases
title_short Research Progress of Fibroblasts in Human Diseases
title_sort research progress of fibroblasts in human diseases
topic fibroblasts
wound healing
fibrosis
cancer
cancer associated fibroblasts
therapy
url https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/11/1478
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