Protein S Exacerbates Chronic Liver Injury and Fibrosis

Volume: 188, Issue: 5, Pages: 1195 - 1203
Published: May 1, 2018
Abstract
Protein S is a vitamin K-dependent glycoprotein produced mainly in the liver with anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, and antiapoptotic properties. Protein S exacerbates acute liver injury by prolonging the survival of liver immune cells. However, the effect of protein S on chronic liver injury and fibrosis is unknown. Here, we investigated whether human protein S can affect chronic liver injury and fibrosis. Liver...
Paper Details
Title
Protein S Exacerbates Chronic Liver Injury and Fibrosis
Published Date
May 1, 2018
Volume
188
Issue
5
Pages
1195 - 1203
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