Establishment of fibroblast and myofibroblast phenotypes for use in in vitro co-culture models

D.S.H.Ramklowan, C.Snyman, M.van de Vyver, C.U.Niesler

By using live cell imaging and confocal microscopy, researchers from the University of KwaZulu Natal characterised the phenotypes of fibroblasts and myoblasts in a co-culture model. The interaction between these cell types and the balance of proliferation, migration and differentiation of these cells is very important for studies of muscle regeneration.

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