Modulation of Bcl-x Alternative Splicing Induces Apoptosis of Human Hepatic Stellate Cells
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Modulation of Bcl-x Alternative Splicing Induces Apoptosis of Human Hepatic Stellate Cells
Liver fibrosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide due to chronic viral hepatitis and, more recently, from fatty liver diseases. Activation and proliferation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) represent a key aspect of fibrogenesis and are associated with progressive reduction of HSC apoptosis. Bcl-x, an antiapoptotic member of Bcl-2 gene family, plays a role in apoptosis regula...
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عنوان ژورنال: BioMed Research International
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2314-6133,2314-6141
DOI: 10.1155/2016/7478650