Mycophenolic acid induces apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells in an in vitro model of HCV

Mycophenolic acid induces apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells in an in vitro model of HCV

Introduction. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is an important risk factor for the development of liver fibrosis and progression to cirrhosis. Liver transplantation as terminal treatment option for liver disease requires life-long immunosuppression. However, immunomodulatory therapy may promote rei...

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Main Authors: Jan Best, Andreas Zahn, Anja Beilfuß, Svenja Sydor, Christian Fingas, Jan-Peter Sowa, Olympia Anastasiou, Vito Cicinnati, Guido Gerken, Ali Canbay, Lars P. Bechmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-05-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Immunosuppressives
Liver transplantation
Hepatitis
Fibrosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119312803

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