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[Epithelial to mesenchymal phenotype transition in the liver of rats with bile duct ligation].
Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University - 1 Feb 2012
Huang Shan, Zhang Wenyong, Pan Chunqiu, Luo Wei, Yu Changhui, Meng Ying, Li Xu
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the occurrence of epithelial to mesenchymal phenotype transition (EMT) in the liver of rats following bile duct ligation (BDL). METHODS: Twenty-four male Wistar rats were randomized into sham-operated group and BDL group. Liver fibrosis of the rats was evaluated by HE staining and Masson's trichrome staining. Western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of the epithelial...
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