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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Main Authors: Hongjuan You, Xing Wang, Lihong Ma, Fulong Zhang, Huanyang Zhang, Yuxin Wang, Xiucheng Pan, Kuiyang Zheng, Fanyun Kong, Renxian Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Cell Communication and Signaling
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-023-01091-7