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Unlocking Myofibroblast Plasticity to Reverse Salivary Gland Fibrosis

Journal of Dental Research · S. Pan, N.-N. Zhong, B. Peng, L. Wang, J. Kang, W. Cao, B. Li, Y. Cheng · 2026-08-03

Salivary gland fibrosis occurs when myofibroblasts become persistently activated; this review maps the molecular mechanisms driving this process and evaluates interventions—from drug compounds to stem cell treatments—that show promise in reversing fibrosis and restoring salivary function.

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