Angiogenic Factor Expression in Hepatic Cirrhosis

Angiogenic Factor Expression in Hepatic Cirrhosis

The pathogenesis of fibrosis in hepatic cirrhosis remains obscure. This study examines the eventual role of angiogenic factors in the fibrotic process. A series of 55 cirrhotic livers was studied for the proliferation state of fibroblasts, and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), thymidine phosphorylase (TP) and the basic and acidic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF, aFGF) ...

Hepatic Cirrhosis

TIhC 0CCLPTen1CC inI h1o0Spitall Within a conmparatively shiort space of time of touIr unuISula.l examllples of cirrhosis of tihe li\-er in-younil-chil(lren has le(d us to Iake this comlnlLI1liunictionl. Disorders of tihe liver in chil(lhoo(l ha\ve iii recent N'ears not attracted imiuchi attentioni in tihis country, and we feel that tlhe mere ventilation of the suLb)ject, thIough,0LI we mXVn ha...

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Hepatic Cirrhosis

Can serum cytokines predict hepatic cytokine expression in liver cirrhosis?

Cytokines are involved in liver injury and cirrhosis. However, studies to explore whether systemic and hepatic cytokine levels can help in predicting cirrhosis progression are limited. Common bile duct ligation (BDL) is a well-established animal model used to induce cholestatic liver injury with inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. The study by Hsieh et al study is characterized by a systemic...