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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"...a good addition to medical, academic and research libraries supporting research and treatment of liver diseases as well as those in institutions conducting research on gene therapy." --E-STREAMS, 2003
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Edited by sao Okazaki, Yosifumi Ninomiya, Tanikawa Kyuich and ~Scott I Friedman
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- PublisherAcademic Press
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0124113079
- ISBN 13 9780124113077
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages500
- EditorOkazaki Isao