Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Liver fibrogenesis"”.
-
Production of prostaglandin E2 and thromboxane A2 by rat liver macrophages and involvement of nitric oxide and cytokines in mediator pathways under inflammatory conditions
The pathogenesis of inflammatory liver diseases and development of liver fibrosis involves hepatocytes as well as non-parenchymal liver cells like resident liver macrophages (Kupffer cells (KC)), Stellate cells and endothelial cells. Kupffer cells play a critical role in liver (patho)physiology and …
-
Development of Protein Based PCBP2 siRNA Nanocomplex for Liver Fibrosis Therapy
… siRNA nanocomplex for the treatment of alcoholic liver fibrosis. Our laboratory recently discovered that silencing the poly (rC) binding protein 2 (PCBP2) gene in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) leads to the reversal of the accumulated extracellular matrix. We therefore hypothesize that targeted …
-
Discovery of Peptide and Aptamer Ligands for Targeted Drug Delivery to Hepatic Stellate Cells
… ligands can be used for diagnosis and therapy of liver fibrosis. The mechanism of fibrogenesis and potential treatments of liver fibrosis are summarized in Chapters 1 and 2. In Chapter 3, we identified HSC-specific peptides using a peptide phage display for diagnosis and treatment of liver …
-
Targeting extracellular matrix using siRNA for the treatment of liver fibrosis and pancreatic cancer
… dissertation is to develop peptide-based siRNA delivery systems for the treatment of liver fibrosis and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We recently discovered that silencing the poly (rC) binding protein 2 (PCBP2) gene in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and NIH 3T3 fibroblasts can reverse …
-
The epithelial-mesenchymal transition of hepatocyte in liver cirrhosis
Liver cirrhosis is characterized by hepatic dysfunction with extensive accumulation of fibrous tissue in the liver. Even though the number of hepatocytes seems to be enough to maintain liver function, hepatic failure is one of the main causes of death in the patients with liver cirrhosis. The role …
-
MOLECULAR DRIVERS OF DISEASE PATHOGENESIS IN NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the number one cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, with 25% of these patients developing nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is characterized by steatosis, inflammation, cell death, and liver fibrosis and significantly increases the risk of …
-
Expression and Regulation of the Insulin-like Growth Factor Axis Components in Rat Liver Myofibroblasts
Hepatische Sternzellen (HSC) und Lebermyofibroblasten (LMF) sind maßgeblich an der Leberfibrogenese beteiligt. Untersuchungen der letzten Jahre weisen darauf hin, dass HSC - im Gegensatz zu LMF - parallel mit ihrer Aktivierung der spontanen Apoptose unterliegen. LMF sind daher von zentraler …