Akahoshi, Tomohiko Role of the spleen in liver fibrosis in rats may be mediated by transforming growth factor beta-1. [electronic resource] - Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology Jan 2002 - 59-65 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article ISSN: 0815-9319 Standard No.: 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2002.02667.x doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AnimalsDisease Models, AnimalEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayImmunohistochemistryLiver Cirrhosis--metabolismLiver Regeneration--physiologyMalePortal Vein--metabolismRatsRats, WistarSpleen--metabolismSplenectomyTransforming Growth Factor beta--analysis