Role of TGF-β signaling in differentiation of mesothelial cells to vitamin A-poor hepatic stellate cells in liver fibrosis.

Li, Yuchang

Role of TGF-β signaling in differentiation of mesothelial cells to vitamin A-poor hepatic stellate cells in liver fibrosis. [electronic resource] - American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology Feb 2016 - G262-72 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1522-1547

10.1152/ajpgi.00257.2015 doi


Animals
Bile Ducts--pathology
Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning--pathology
Cell Differentiation
Cells, Cultured
Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
Epithelium--pathology
Fibroblasts--pathology
Hepatic Stellate Cells--pathology
Ligation
Liver--pathology
Liver Cirrhosis--pathology
Mice
Mice, Knockout
Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases--genetics
Receptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type II
Receptors, Transforming Growth Factor beta--genetics
Signal Transduction
Transforming Growth Factor beta
Vitamin A Deficiency--pathology