rSjp40 inhibits activated hepatic stellate cells by promoting nuclear translocation of YB1 and inducing BMP-7/Smad1/5/8 pathway

Activation of hepatic stellate cells is the dominant pathogenic event during the process of liver fibrosis. Bone morphogenic protein (BMP)-7 has recently been identified as an anti-fibrotic factor and leads to...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - May 31, 2019 Category: Microbiology Authors: Liuting Chen, Qi Zhou, Ertao Liu, Jiali Zhang, Lian Duan, Dandan Zhu, Jinling Chen and Yinong Duan Tags: Research Source Type: research