Proliferation of a-Smooth Muscle Actin-containing Stromal Cells (Myofibroblasts) in the Lamina Propria Subjacent to Intraepithelial Carcinoma of the Esophagus

Background: The lamina propria of the digestive tract is the space containing vessels, myofibroblasts, and other interstitial components. The present study was undertaken to elucidate the relationships between the proliferation of myofibroblasts within this space and other histological features such...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology 2001, Vol.36 (1), p.86-91
Main Author: S. Tsuzuki, H. Ota, M. Hayama, A. Sugiyama, T. Akamatsu, S. Kawasaki
Format: Article
Language:English
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Esophageal Carcinoma Esophagus Immunohistochemistry Myofibroblast Smooth Muscle Actin
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Summary:Background: The lamina propria of the digestive tract is the space containing vessels, myofibroblasts, and other interstitial components. The present study was undertaken to elucidate the relationships between the proliferation of myofibroblasts within this space and other histological features such as inflammatory cell infiltration and proliferation of blood vessels. Methods:
ISSN:0036-5521
1502-7708
DOI:10.1080/00365520117044