The extracellular matrix of tissues is regarded as a physiological depot for various growth
factors (GFs), from where they are to be released into the surrounding tissue and play their …

Background Many aspects of the signaling mechanisms involved in the initiation of hepatic
regeneration are under current investigation. Nevertheless, the actual mechanisms …

Rodents undergo gestational hepatomegaly to meet the increased metabolic demands on
the maternal liver during pregnancy. This is an important physiological process, but the …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a factor that stimulates the proliferation of
sinusoidal endothelial cells and hepatocytes during liver regeneration (LR). The present …

Advanced medical devices, treatments and therapies demand an understanding of the role
of interfacial properties on the cellular response. This is particularly important in the …

The protective effect of vitamins C and E against gasoline vapor-induced liver injury was
investigated in rats. Liver injury was assessed from the activities of liver function diagnostic …

BACKGROUND The phenomenon of liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PH) is still
a subject of considerable interest due to the increasing frequency of half liver transplantation …

A comprehensive reference and teaching aid on tissue engineering—covering everything
from the basics of regenerative medicine to more advanced and forward thinking topics such …

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) expressed on the cell plasma membrane are
ligand-gated ion channels mediating fast synaptic transmission, regulating neurotransmitter …

Animal models of inborn errors of metabolism are useful for investigating the pathogenesis
associated with the corresponding human disease. Since the mechanisms involved in the …