Issues with ARPE-19 survival and fibrosis?

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Does anyone use ARPE-19s to assess fibrotic markers? If so, have they found the baseline levels high. Any advice on culture conditions and methods to induce EMT or alter their fibrotic protein profile are welcome.

Many thanks

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