Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor signaling facilitates liver repair from acute ethanol-induced injury in zebrafish

Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor signaling facilitates liver repair from acute ethanol-induced injury in zebrafish

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) results from alcohol overconsumption and is among the leading causes of liver-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Elevated expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptors has been observed in ALD, but how it contributes to ALD pathophysi...

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Main Authors: Changwen Zhang, Jillian L. Ellis, Chunyue Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2016-11-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
Subjects:
Hepatic stellate cells
Steatosis
Angiogenesis
Fibrogenesis
VEGF
Kdrl
Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/9/11/1383

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