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Thiol redox systems and protein kinases in hepatic stellate cell regulatory processes.
Free radical research - 1 Apr 2010
Brunati Anna Maria, Pagano Mario Angelo, Bindoli Alberto, Rigobello Maria Pia
Abstract excerpt
Hepatic stellate cells (HSC) are the major producers of collagen in the liver and their conversion from resting cells to a proliferating, contractile and fibrogenic phenotype ('activation') is a critical step, leading to liver fibrosis characterized by deposition of excessive extracellular matrix...
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