Fig. 1
Cell Types and Functional Characteristics of CCs in the Subcutaneous Fascia. A. UMAP visualization of cell types identified in the subcutaneous fascia from rat abdominal midline. B. Average expression levels of marker genes across distinct cell populations. C. Distribution of marker gene expression within each cell type. D. Proportional representation of cell populations in the subcutaneous fascia, highlighting CCs as a major constituent. E. Enriched biological functions associated with highly expressed genes in CCs, emphasizing roles in mechanosensation, extracellular matrix (ECM) assembly, and connective tissue development. F. Heatmap depicting the expression of genes linked to the biological functions shown in (E), demonstrating the pronounced upregulation of mechanoresponsive genes in CCs compared to other cell types.
