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[Recent studies on Ito cells with molecular biology]

H Enzan¹, H Himeno, T Saibara

¹1st Department of Pathology, Kochi Medical School.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine

|February 1, 1993

Summary

Hepatic Ito cells are key drivers of liver fibrosis. Studies show these cells significantly upregulate collagen and TGF-beta mRNA during fibrogenesis, confirming their central role.

Area of Science:

Hepatology
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

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