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    Extracellular Matrix and The Liver: Approach to Gene Therapy
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    About this ebook

    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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAcademic Press
    Release dateFeb 20, 2003
    ISBN9780080531502
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