Taurocholate Induces Connective Tissue Growth Factor Expression in Hepatocytes Through ERK-YAP Signaling

Background/Aims: Cholestasis is characterized by intrahepatic accumulation of cytotoxic bile acids (BAs), ultimately leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis, but the precise role of BAs in cholestasis-induced liver fibrosis remains largely elusive. In this study, we investigated the role and the potential...

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Main Authors: Bin Yu, Guan-nan Jin, Mei Ma, Hui-fang Liang, Bi-xiang Zhang, Xiao-ping Chen, Ze-yang  Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2018-11-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/494790