Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 121-127 , April 2009

Myofibroblasts work best under stress

Received 31 March 2008 ,Accepted 4 April 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.04.031

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 121-127 , April 2009

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