Article
Keratin 18-deficiency results in steatohepatitis and liver tumors in old mice: A model of steatohepatitis-associated liver carcinogenesis.
Oncotarget - 8 Nov 2016
Bettermann Kira, Mehta Anita Kuldeep, Hofer Eva M, Wohlrab Christina, Golob-Schwarzl Nicole, Svendova Vendula, Schimek Michael G, Stumptner Cornelia, Thüringer Andrea, Speicher Michael R, Lackner Carolin, Zatloukal Kurt, Denk Helmut, Haybaeck Johannes
Abstract excerpt
Backround: Steatohepatitis (SH)-associated liver carcinogenesis is an increasingly important issue in clinical medicine. SH is morphologically characterized by steatosis, hepatocyte injury, ballooning, hepatocytic cytoplasmic inclusions termed Mallory-Denk bodies (MDBs), inflammation and fibrosis. RESULTS: 17-20-months-old Krt18-/- and Krt18+/- mice in contrast to wt mice spontaneously developed liver lesions...
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