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. 2017 Mar 20;27(6):R232-R234.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2017.02.002.

Epithelial Homeostasis: A Piezo of the Puzzle

Eugenia Piddini  1
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Epithelial Homeostasis: A Piezo of the Puzzle

Eugenia Piddini. Curr Biol. .
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A recent study shows that, upon stretching or wounding, epithelia display a fast proliferative response that allows for re-establishment of optimal cell density or sealing of the wound. This increased proliferation is induced by the stretch-activated channel Piezo1 and involves calcium-triggered ERK signalling.

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