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Review
. 2016 Nov;138(5):1026-1031.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002634.

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4, Wound Healing, Scarring, and Fibrosis

Michael S Hu  1   2 , Michael T Longaker  1   2
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Review

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4, Wound Healing, Scarring, and Fibrosis

Michael S Hu et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Scarring and fibrosis are an enormous public health concern, resulting in excessive morbidity and mortality in addition to countless lost health care dollars. Recent advances in cell and developmental biology promise a better understanding of scarring and fibrosis and may translate to new clinical therapies.

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