Acetylcholine Induces Fibrogenic Effects via M2/M3 ACh Receptors in NASH and in Primary Human Hepatic Stellate Cells
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1 University College London, Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, NW3 2PF, London, UK; 2 Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, Viale dei Cappuccini, 71013, Italy; 3 Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, NG11 8NS, Nottingham, United Kingdom; 4
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