Insights into the impact of hepatitis B virus on hepatic stellate cell activation
Abstract During chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, hepatic fibrosis is a serious pathological condition caused by virus-induced liver damage. The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) is a central event in the occurrence and progression of liver fibrosis. Although accumulating evidence...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | Cell Communication and Signaling |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-023-01091-7 |