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Table 1 Platelets augment fibroblast-mediated contraction of collagen gels.

From: Platelets stimulate fibroblast-mediated contraction of collagen gels

Cells in collagen gels

Area of gels (% of initial gel area)

SEM

n

Fibroblasts

46.1

± 1.8

10

Platelets

98.5***

± 1.1

8

Fibroblasts/Platelets

28.4***

± 2.6

10

  1. Area was determined after 2 days of culture. Concentration of fibroblasts and platelets was 3 × 105 respective 108 cells/mL gel. Values are means ± SEM, each including triplicate of gels, n= number of individual experiments. *** P < 0.001 vs. fibroblasts.
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Respiratory Research

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