Long Circulation of PEG-TRAIL Improves Anti-Hepatic Fibrosis Effect of TRAIL Via Targeting Activated Hepatic Stellate Cells

Background: The short half-life of TRAIL (tumor necrosis factor–related apoptosis-inducing ligand) greatly limits its clinical application. This study was aimed to improve its potency on liver fibrosis through PEG (polyethylene glycol) modification prolonging the half-life of TRAIL.Methods: PEG, TRA...

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Main Authors: Bingyun Lu, Lijun Peng, Shenggen Luo, Jing’e Zhou, Nan Xu, Chunxiu Dong, Zhiqiang Yan, Huiyi Li, Qinghua Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Materials
Subjects:
PEG
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2021.682844/full