Induction of proliferation and activation of rat hepatic stellate cells via high glucose and high insulin.

CONCLUSIONS: Both high glucose and high insulin can induce the HSC proliferation, and high insulin can further activate HSC and promote the progression of hepatic fibrosis course. PMID: 29243785 [PubMed - in process]
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research