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Egg antigen p40 of Schistosoma japonicum promotes senescence in activated hepatic stellate cells by activation of the STAT3/p53/p21 pathway.
Cell death & disease - 28 Jul 2016
Chen Jinling, Xu Tianhua, Zhu Dandan, Wang Jianxin, Huang Caiqun, Lyu Lei, Hu Bin, Sun Wei, Duan Yinong
Abstract excerpt
Liver fibrosis is a serious disease that is characterized by the excess deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are a major source of ECM and serve as a key regulator in liver fibrogenesis. Inactivation of HSCs is essential for liver fibrotic regression. The present study explores the underlying mechanisms of Schistosoma japonicum egg antigen p40 (Sjp40)...
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