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healing |
repair involving combo of regeneration and CT deposition
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scarring
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this occurs when tissues are intrinsically unable to regenerate, if underlying CT scaffolding is disrupted or following extensive exudates
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regeneration
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cell or tissue growth that replaces lost structures; requires intact CT scaffolding
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G0
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quiescent cells are in this phase of the cell cycle
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labile
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type of tissue in which cells proliferate throughout life, replacing those that are destroyed
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quiescent (stable)
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type of tissue in which cells are normally involved in low-level replication but are capable of rapid division in response to stimuli
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permanent
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type of tissue in which cells cannot undergo division in postnatal life
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stem cells
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these cells are characterized by prolonged self-renewal and asymmetric replication
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embryonic stem (ES) cells
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these pleuripotent stem cells are capable of differentiating into any tissue type
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adult stem cells
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these are cells located in reservoirs in normal adult tissue and have a restricted differentiation capability; lineage-specific
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hematopoietic stem cells (mesodermal lineage cells)
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these cells are capable of transdifferentiation into neurons, hepatocytes and other adult cell lineages
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plasticity
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breadth of differentiation potential
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multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs)
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these cells proliferate in culture without senescence and have broad developmental capacity; they are found in bone marrow and multiple other tissue sites
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tissue stem cells
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these are typically responsible for generating the mature cells of the organ in which they reside
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canals of Hering (junction of hepatocytes and bile duct system); oval cells
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liver stem cells reside here and give rise to these
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satellite stem cells
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regeneraton of injured skeletal muscle is accomplished by profieration of ___
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proliferation, cell movement, contractility, differentiation and angiogenesis
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growth factors affect these processes of wound healing:
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epidermal and transforming growth factors (EGF ad TGF)
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these GFs exert their activity by binding to transmembrane molecules with intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity
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hepatocyte GF (HGF)
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this growth factor is produced by fibroblasts, endo cells and hepatocytes; also promotes embryonic development
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vascular endo GF (VEGF)
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growth factors that promote BV formation in early development and new BV growth
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vasculogenesis
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BV formation in early development
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angiogenesis
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new BV growth in adults
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platelet-derived GF (PDGF)
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this GF is found in platelet alpha granules and made by other cells; cause migration of fibroblasts, monocytes and smooth muscle cells
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fibroblast GF (FGF)
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these GFs bind to extracellular matrix heparan sulfate to form reservoirs of inactive fafctors
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TGF-beta
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GF that inhibits most epithelial cells and is an anti-inflam; promotes fibrosis
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bind target cell receptors, transmit intracellular signal (dimerization) to induce gene transcription and promote entry into cell cycle
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How do GFs signal for their activity?
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intrinsic tyrosine kinase which phosphorylate effector molecules
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receptors with intrinsic kinase activity associate with and activate:
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cytosolic protein kinases (JAKs that link activated receptors with STATs)
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receptor without intrinsic kinase activity associate with and activate
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a signal transducing G protein complex generating intracellular second messengers
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ligand binding of G protein-linked receptors activates:
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Ca and cAMP
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What are the second messengers associated with G protein-linked receptors?
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PI3 kinase, MAP-kinase and IP3
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What are the 3 pathways a ligand can follow when binding to a receptor with intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity?
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MAP-kinase pathway
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Which intrinsic tyrosine kinase pathway is associated with Ras/Raf?
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steroid hormones are lipophilic so they diffuse through the membrane
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How are steroid hormone receptors different than GF receptors?
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DNA binding and transcriptional regulation
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transcription factors have separate domains for
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post-translational modifications
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When transcription factors act do they rely on new synthesis or post-translational modifications?
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phosphorylation, release of constitutively bound inhibitors, dimerization
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What are some types of post-translational modifications?
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p53; DNA damage
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this tumor suppressor gene is activated in response to _____ and inhibits further progression through cell cycle
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collagen
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these CT proteins provide tensile strength
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triple helix and 3 polypeptide chains with glycine-X-Y repeating sequence
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basic structure of collagen
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1,2,3,5,11
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these are the fibrillar collagens
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1
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collagen of skin and bone is mostly
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2
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collagen of cartilage is mostly
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4
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this collagen type forms fibrils and is found in BMs
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extracellular space
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the terminal fragments of collagen are cleaved in this area:
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vit C
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this vitamin is required to cross-link and stabilize fibrils
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elastin
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inherited defects in fibrillin result in formation of abnormal ____
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immunoglobulin, cadherins, integrins and selectrins
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4 main families of cell adhesion proteins
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cadherins
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these mediate Ca-dep interactions with the same kind of receptor on cells; play a major role in cell motility and differentiation
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integrins
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these participate in cell-cell adhesion and adhesion to ECM
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fibronectin and laminin
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What do integrins bind to in the ECM?
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ligand binding to integrins causing clustering
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focal adhesion complexes are formed by:
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osteonectin
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this adhesion molecule is also known as SPARC and contributes to tissue remodeling after injury; is an angiogenesis inhibitor
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osteopontin
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this adhesion molecule regulates calcification and also mediates leukocyte migration
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proteoglycan and hyaluronic acid
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these ECM components have a core protein linked to 1 or more GAGs
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hyaluronic acid
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this ECM component binds large amounts of water
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fibrosis
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ECM deposition during chronic inflammation
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inflammatory response; proliferation and migration of CT cells; angiogenesis and formation of granulation tissue; synthesis of ECM proteins; tissue remodeling, wound contraction
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healing sequence:
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granulation tissue
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hallmark of healing; involves proliferation of fibroblasts and vascular EC
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new vessels that are leaky
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edema occurs in healing due to:
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branching of preexisting vessels and recruitment of endo precursor cells from bone marrow
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angiogenesis occurs due to:
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hemangioblast
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this precursor generates both hematopoietic stem cells and angioblasts in embryonic development
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plasminogen activator
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this disrupts EC cell-cell contact during angiogenesis
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VEGF and angiopoietins
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these are the most important growth
factors in angiogenesis |
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fibroblast migration and proliferation; ECM deposition; tissue remodeling
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3 steps in scar formation:
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fibroblasts and collagen
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scar replaces granulation tissue and is composed mainly of what?
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matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)
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these enzymes degrade ECM
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matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)
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these enzymes require zinc for action
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tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP)
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these inhibit the enzymes that degrade ECM
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those with opposed edges (surgical)
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these types of wounds heal by first intention:
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wound contraction through the activity of myofibroblasts
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this is characteristic of second intention would healing:
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10%
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when sutures are removed, wound strength is:
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70-80%
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the plateau of wound strength is:
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inadequate granulation tissue or collagen deposition
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this causes wound dehiscence or ulceration
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Lamellipodia are cell membrane extensions that power the locomotion of leukocytes
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What are lamellipodia and what do they do?
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Via integrins
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How do the leading edges of in migrating cells adhere to the extracellular matrix?
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They anchor actin stress fibers
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How do the cytoplasmic domains of integrins function
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Perlecan
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Which extracellular matrix constituents modulates the network of associations among the other extracellular matrix constituents?
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Alpha helix
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What is the tertiary structure of collagen fibrils?
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Mature collagens are trimers of three alpha chains that form a triple helix
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How do collagen fibrils differ from mature collagens?
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Non-fibrillar collagens have globular domains that interrupt the triple helical segments
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How do fibrillar collagens differ from non-fibrillar collagens?
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It’s hyrophobicity, extensive covalent cross linking, and resistance to most proteolytic enzymes
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What factors are important in the stability of elastin?
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Laminins are hetero trimers that are the principal basement membrane glycoproteins
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What are the structure and function of laminins?
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As alternate splicing products of the same gene
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How are the different fibronectins synthesized?
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The glycosaminoglycan chains
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Which moieties(functional groups) are most responsible for the different functional characteristics of proteoglycans?
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Protein tyrosine kinase receptors for peptide growth factors, g protein coupled receptors for chemokines and intgrin receptors for extracellular matrix
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Which three receptor systems are key to initiating cell proliferation, migration, and gene expression in wound healing?
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Scar formation
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What is the predominant form of repair following an inflammatory response?
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The temporary extracellular organization of plasma derived matrix proteins and tissue derived components that accumulate at sites of injury
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What is provisional matrix?
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The transient specialized repair mechanism that replaces provisional matrix
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What is granulation tissue?
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Type three collagen
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What is the first type of collagen produced by fibroblasts during repair?
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Vascular endothelial growth factor or VEG-F
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What is the most important soluble mediator of angiogenesis?
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This association determines blood vessel patterning in wound healing
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What is the main effect of the association of VEG-F and glycosaminoglycans?
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Adherin’s junctions
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Which structures are made up of cadherin receptors?
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Re-epithelialization occurs by immigration of epidermal cells that begin at the wound margins
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How are wounds re-epithelialized and where does the process begin?
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By assembly of actin fibers when integrin fibers bind to fibronectin and other matrix molecules
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How is the epithelial cell mobility activated?
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A population of stem cells with a potential to differentiate and replicate
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What type of cell is necessary if regeneration is to occur?
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From preimplantation blastocysts
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From where do embryonic stem cells derive?
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Although pluripotent stem cells may differentiate into many different types of tissues, totipotent stem cells may differentiate into all tissues
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How are totipotent stem cells different from pluripotent stem cells?
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A scar restores anatomic integrity to the injured area while fibrosis interferes with the functionality of the injured structure
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How does scarring differ from fibrosis?
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Oval cells
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Hepatic injury as in fulminate (severe and sudden onset) hepatitis may lead to liver regeneration because of which cell population?
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Corticorenal tubles
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Restoration of renal tissue is most likely to occur when which portion of the nephron is injured?
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Alveolar type II cells
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What cell type is capable of re-epithelializing alveoli denuded of their lining cells?
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Wounds in the first two trimesters tend to heal without scarring
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Referring to interuterine injury, how do wounds to a fetus during the first two trimesters of pregnancy differ from those that occur afterwards?
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Increased mechanical stress on a wound
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What is the most common factor leading to wound dehiscence?
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Because of inadequate intrinsic blood supply, or poor revascularization during healing
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Why does ulceration of a wound generally occur?
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collagen formation
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neutralization of TGF will affect which inflam-response step?
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collagen deposition
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corticosteroids affect what part of the healing process?
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integrin
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intracytoplasmic cytoskeletal elements (like actin) interact with the ECM through this molecule to provide attachment and migration
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ras proteins
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What protein is involved in transducing the mitogenic signal from epidermal cell membrane to the nuclus?
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basic fibroblast GF (bFGF)
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What factor is most important in angiogenesis?
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