Extracellular matrix and the liver: approach to gene therapy
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Corporate Author: International Conference on New Strategies for the Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis <2001, Tokyo, Japan> (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Academic Press c2003
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:Extracellular Matrix of the Liver addresses the basic science of the extracellular matrix and discusses new strategies for the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, with a primary focus on possible gene therapy approaches. The chapters are divided into six sections as follows: * Basic Science of Extracellular Matrix * Cells Responsible for Extracellular Matrix Production * Activation Mechanism of Hepatic Cells and Signal Transduction * Basic Science for Extracellular Matrix Metabolism including Enzymes and their Inhibitors * Matrix Mettaloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors for Matrix Mettaloproteinases * New Strategies for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis Key Features * Discusses the possibility of gene therapy for liver cirrhosis * Includes information on new aspects of hepatic stellate cells * Written by top experts in basic science and clinical hepatology
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 467 p.)
ISBN:9780125252515
012525251X

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