The paradigm of stellate cell activation provides an important framework for defining therapeutic targets. Hepatic fibrosis is a wound healing response comprising reversible scarring that occurs ...

As noted above, stellate cell activation is the central event in hepatic fibrosis. Activation consists of 2 major phases: (1) initiation (also called apreinflammatory stage) and (2) perpetuation ...

We established and characterised two human HSC cell lines termed LX-1 and LX-2, and compared their features with those of primary human stellate cells. Methods and results: LX-1 and LX-2 were ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...

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Girls usually get a bruise or small cut of the outer labia. The vagina and urethra are protected by the labia and not harmed. For any bleeding, put direct pressure on the wound. Use a gauze pad or ...