As noted above, stellate cell activation is the central event in hepatic fibrosis. Activation consists of 2 major phases: (1) initiation (also called apreinflammatory stage) and (2) perpetuation ...

Activation of hepatic stellate cells is the central event in hepatic fibrosis. These perisinusoidal cells orchestrate an array of changes including degradation of the normal ECM of liver ...

A research team investigates how mushroom extract AHCC could prevent liver fibrosis by targeting key mechanisms, with ...

Chronic liver damage can lead to hepatitis, which causes fibrosis of the liver. This buildup of collagen and other fibrous ...

Chronic liver damage can lead to hepatitis, which causes fibrosis of the liver. This buildup of collagen and other fibrous ...

A recent review published in eGastroenterology discusses recent advancements in understanding alcohol-associated liver ...

The relationship the immune system and stromal cells in pancreatic cancer can have a significant impact on patients' survival ...

A study in mice indicates that a shiitake extract may help suppress liver fibrosis through two different pathways.