An animal cell that has characteristics of both a fibroblast cell and a smooth muscle cell. [ PMID:20630469 MESH:D058628 GOC:dsd GOC:tfm PMID:19800625 ]
术语信息
Myofibroblasts are alpha-SMA-positive, CD34-negative, CD45-negative. They are reportedly capable of secreting IL-1beta, IL-6, and TNF-alpha.
An animal cell that has characteristics of both a fibroblast cell and a smooth muscle cell.