Controversies over the Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Liver Fibrosis
Liver fibrosis is a universal consequence of chronic liver diseases. It is accompanied by activation of collagen-producing myofibroblasts, resulting in excessive deposition of extracellular matrix. The origin of myofibroblasts in the fibrotic liver has not been completely resolved and remains a matt...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/5/1/9 |