Alterations of Blood-Brain Barrier and Associated Factors in Acute Liver Failure
Brain edema in acute liver failure (ALF) remains lethal. Cytotoxic mechanisms associated with brain edema have been well recognized, but the role of vasogenic mechanisms of brain edema has not been explored. Intact tight junctions (TJs) between brain capillary endothelial cells are critical for norm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/841707 |