835. Inhibition of Hepatic SPARC (Secreted Protein Acidic and Rich in Cysteine) Expression for the Treatment of Experimental Cirrhosis

Autor: Marcelo Silva, Guillermo Mazzolini, Alejandra M. Camino, Osvaldo L. Podhajcer, Federico Prada
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Molecular Therapy. 13:S322-S323
ISSN: 1525-0016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2006.08.921
Popis: Introduction: SPARC is a 42-kDa matricellular glycoprotein involved in many biological process including cell adhesion, differentiation and proliferation. SPARC is also expressed by activated hepatic stellate cells suggesting its involvement in liver fibrogenesis.
Databáze: OpenAIRE