Abstract: Cell MotilityVolume 22, Issue 2 p. 92-98 Views and ReviewsFree Access Lung myofibroblasts Kevin O. Leslie, Corresponding Author Kevin O. Leslie Department of Pathology, University of Vermont, BurlingtonDepartment of Pathology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405Search for more papers by this authorJohn Mitchell, John Mitchell Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Vermont, BurlingtonSearch for more papers by this authorRobert Low, Robert Low Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Vermont, BurlingtonSearch for more papers by this author Kevin O. Leslie, Corresponding Author Kevin O. Leslie Department of Pathology, University of Vermont, BurlingtonDepartment of Pathology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405Search for more papers by this authorJohn Mitchell, John Mitchell Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Vermont, BurlingtonSearch for more papers by this authorRobert Low, Robert Low Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Vermont, BurlingtonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 1992 https://doi.org/10.1002/cm.970220203Citations: 41AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL References Adler, K. 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