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 |
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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 |
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