The combined effect of erythropoietin and granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor on liver regeneration after major hepatectomy in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The liver presents a remarkable capacity for regeneration after hepatectomy but the exact mechanisms and mediators involved are not yet fully clarified. Erythropoietin (EPO) and Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CS...

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Main Authors: Frangou Matrona, Fragulidis George, Dafnios Nikolaos, Theodosopoulos Theodosios, Tympa Aliki, Nastos Constantinos, Lolis Evangelos, Vassiliou Ioannis, Kondi-Pafiti Agathi, Smyrniotis Vassilios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/8/1/57