Urokinase-type plasminogen activator supports liver repair independent of its cellular receptor
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The urokinase-type (uPA) and tissue-type (tPA) plasminogen activators regulate liver matrix remodelling through the conversion of plasminogen (Plg) to the active protease plasmin. Based on the efficient activation of plasminogen when...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/6/40 |