Chen K, Kang Q. Progress in understanding the relationship between epithelial-mesenchymal transition and liver fibrosis.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2012;
20:941-945. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v20.i11.941]
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Abstract
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a complicated pathophysiological process and is thought to play an important role in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis recently. Evidence suggests that epithelial cells in the liver (hepatocytes, cholangiocytes and hepatic epithelial progenitors) may undergo EMT and contribute to liver fibrosis. EMT is regulated in liver fibrosis mainly through the transforming growth factor beta1 signaling pathway, and various cytokines are involved in this process. This review aims to elucidate the roles of EMT in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis.
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