Role of matrix rigidity on hepatocytes and liver sinusoidal endothelial cells in hepatic fibrogenesis

Abstract

Liver fibrosis, which results from chronic liver damage in conjunction with the accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, is characteristic of several chronic liver diseases. As the liver becomes fibrotic, a cascade... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Vaishaali Natarajan (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
  2. Edward Harris (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
  3. Carol Casey (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
  4. Srivatsan Kidambi (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Topic Area

Liver fibrosis

Session

OS4 » Session 4 Liver Fibrosis - 1 (14:15 - Thursday, 15th June, Aula Maxima, Ground Floor)