Extracellular matrix and the liver : approach to gene therapy /

Extracellular Matrix of the Liver addresses the basic science of the extracellular matrix and discusses new strategies for the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, with a primary focus on possible gene therapy approaches. The chapters are divided into six sections as follows: * Basic Science of Extr...

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Corporate Authors: International Conference on New Strategies for the Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis Tokyo, Japan, ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Okazaki, Isao
Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, ©2003.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Extracellular Matrix of the Liver addresses the basic science of the extracellular matrix and discusses new strategies for the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, with a primary focus on possible gene therapy approaches. The chapters are divided into six sections as follows: * Basic Science of Extracellular Matrix * Cells Responsible for Extracellular Matrix Production * Activation Mechanism of Hepatic Cells and Signal Transduction * Basic Science for Extracellular Matrix Metabolism including Enzymes and their Inhibitors * Matrix Mettaloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors for Matrix Mettaloproteinases * New Strategies for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis Key Features * Discusses the possibility of gene therapy for liver cirrhosis * Includes information on new aspects of hepatic stellate cells * Written by top experts in basic science and clinical hepatology.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 467 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780125252515
012525251X
1281037729
9781281037725
9786611037727
6611037721
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9780080531502