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Farnesoid X receptor regulates cystathionase
May 13, 2009 |
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The expression and activity of Cystathionase is reduced in rodent models of liver injury, leading to hyper-homocysteinemia and impaired generation of hydrogen sulphide, two factors that contribute to endothelial dysfunction ...
Is transforming growth factor-beta involved in intestinal wound healing?
Mar 30, 2009 |
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Migration of colonic lamina propria fibroblasts (CLPF) plays an important role during the progression of fibrosis and fistulae in Crohn's disease. Transforming growth factor- beta (TGF- beta) is involved in the regulation ...
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When healing turns to scarring: Research reveals why it happens and how to stop it
Sep 18, 2008 |
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For the first time, research from The University of Western Ontario has revealed the mechanisms involved in the origin of scarring or fibrotic diseases, as well as a way to control it. The study, led by Andrew Leask of the ...
Model for new generation of blood vessels challenged
Jun 01, 2009 |
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In-growth and new generation of blood vessels, which must take place if a wound is to heal or a tumor is to grow, have been thought to occur through a branching and further growth of a vessel against a chemical gradient of ...
Liver disease 'shrunk' by blood-pressure drug
Jun 01, 2009 |
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A blood-pressure medicine has been shown to reverse the effects of early-stage liver failure in some patients.
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