ECM can directly influence the function of surrounding cells through interaction with cell surface receptors, including integrins and nonintegrin matrix receptors (such as discoidin domain ...

The HepaStem cells have immunomodulatory properties, similar to other MSCs, and act on the hepatic stellate cells that drive hepatic fibrosis. These immunomodulatory, antifibrotic, and liver ...

This study aimed to evaluate the performance of plasma NfL, GFAP, tau, and UCHL1 in diagnosing MHE and predicting the development of OHE in Chinese patients with hepatic cirrhosis. In this ...

As noted above, stellate cell activation is the central event in hepatic fibrosis. Activation consists of 2 major phases: (1) initiation (also called apreinflammatory stage) and (2) perpetuation ...