## Abstract Previous studies have demonstrated that transforming growth factorβΞ²3 (TGFβΞ²3) protected liver against fibrosis in vivo and vitro, but its regulation is poorly understood. In addition, the cAMPβresponsive element (CRE) in TGFβΞ²3 promoter is recognized as an important regulatory site for
Effects and Regulation of Connective Tissue Growth Factor on Hepatic Stellate Cells
β Scribed by Paradis, Valerie; Dargere, Delphine; Bonvoust, Franck; Vidaud, Michel; Segarini, Patricia; Bedossa, Pierre
- Book ID
- 110087086
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1023 KB
- Volume
- 82
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0023-6837
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