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9780125252515: Extracellular Matrix and The Liver: Approach to Gene Therapy

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Extracellular Matrix of the Liver addresses the basic science of the extracellular matrix and discusses
new strategies for the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, with a primary focus on possible gene therapy
approaches.

The chapters are divided into six sections as follows:

  • Basic Science of Extracellular Matrix
  • Cells Responsible for Extracellular Matrix Production
  • Activation Mechanism of Hepatic Cells and Signal Transduction
  • Basic Science for Extracellular Matrix Metabolism including Enzymes and their Inhibitors
  • Matrix Mettaloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors for Matrix Mettaloproteinases
  • New Strategies for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis

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Edited by sao Okazaki, Yosifumi Ninomiya, Tanikawa Kyuich and ~Scott I Friedman

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Extracellular Matrix and the Liver is an overview of recent progress in understanding the cellular and molecular basis of liver fibrosis, with a review of prospective targets for therapy.

Cirrhosis of the liver has been believed to be progressive and incurable. However, interferon therapy for HCV-positive chronic hepatitis and/or liver cirrhosis shows dramatic recovery in some cases. This volume addresses the new strategies for the treatment of all kinds of liver cirrhosis.

The chapters are divided into five sections:
* Basic Science of Extracellular Matrix
* Cells Responsible for Extracellular Matrix Production
* Activation Mechanism of Hepatic Stellate Cells and Signal Transduction
* Basic Science for Extracellular Matrix Metabolism Including Enzymes and Their Inhibitors
* Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors for Matrix Metalloproteinases
* New Strategies for the Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis

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