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Figure 6

From: Fibroblast activation protein is expressed by rheumatoid myofibroblast-like synoviocytes

Figure 6

Immunohistochemical characterisation of fibroblast populations. Collected samples were snap-frozen, and sequential sections were stained for expression of Thy-1, fibroblast activation protein (FAP), or smooth muscle actin (SMA). Antigen-positive cells were identified by pink-brown colouration. Tissue samples of both entities, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA), show distinct synovial fibroblast populations. Associated expression of SMA and FAP distinguishes myofibroblasts of the intimal synovial lining from Thy-1-positive fibroblasts or only SMA-expressing perivascular smooth muscle cells. Staining of anti-human FAP and anti-human SMA is more intense in RA tissue samples when compared with OA. Magnification, ×100.

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