Article
Significance of Fas antigen-mediated apoptosis in human fulminant hepatic failure
1 Aug 2000
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of apoptosis in human fulminant hepatic failure. We studied the expression of Fas antigen on liver tissues, Fas ligand in lymphocytes, and soluble Fas ligand in patients' serum. METHODS: On finding apoptotic cells in fulminant hepatic failure liver, we first examined them using the TUNEL method. Subsequently, the expression of Fas was studied by...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
