Dunaliella salina microalgae oppose thioacetamide-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats
Several hepatic pathological conditions are correlated with the stimulation of hepatic stellate cells. This induces a cascade of events producing accretion of extracellular matrix components triggering fibrosis. Dunaliella salina, rich in carotenoids, was investigated for its potential antagonizing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Toxicology Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750019301088 |