Differential effect of platelet-rich plasma fractions on β1-integrin signaling, collagen biosynthesis, and prolidase activity in human skin fibroblasts.
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SUBMITTER: Guszczyn T
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5491703 | biostudies-other | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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