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Hepatic expression of endocannabinoid receptors and their novel polymorphisms in primary biliary cirrhosis.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jan 2010
Floreani Annarosa, Lazzari Roberta, Macchi Veronica, Porzionato Andrea, Variola Angela, Colavito Davide, Leon Alberta, Guido Maria, Baldo Vincenzo, De Caro Raffaele, Bergasa Nora V
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BACKGROUND: The endocannabinoid system (EC) has emerged as a crucial mediator in a variety of pathophysiological conditions. AIMS: To evaluate: (1) whether the EC system is activated in the livers of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC); (2) if genetic variations in human EC receptor gen...
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