The use of an antibody in the diagnosis and treatment of liver fibrosis

This thesis examines the use of an antibody and single chain antibody to target myofibroblasts, for the diagnosis and treatment of liver fibrosis. Furthermore the effects of myofibroblasts depletion on inflammation, fibrosis and regeneration are investigated in animal models of chronic and acute liv...

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Main Author: Douglass, Angela
Published: University of Aberdeen 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.521176