Extracellular Matrix and The Liver

Download or read book Extracellular Matrix and The Liver written by Isao Okazaki and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2003-02-20 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extracellular Matrix of the Liver addresses the basic science of the extracellular matrix and discussesnew strategies for the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, with a primary focus on possible gene therapyapproaches. 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 Discusses the possibility of gene therapy for liver cirrhosis Includes information on new aspects of hepatic stellate cells Written by top experts in basic science and clinical hepatology