2009•Inter J Epidemiol Infect DisRequires access
Cytokines in the process of hepatic fibrosis
Wenting Li
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Abstract
Hepatic fibrosis appears multiple stages and consists of various cytokines,some of which have been known to play important roles in the process of hepatic fibrosis.Therefore,the understanding of roles of cytokines sheds light on the mechanism of hepatic fibrosis as well as provides us new prospects in the prevention and treatment of hepatic fibrosis.
Key words:
liver cirrhosis; Cytokines; Hepatic stellate cells