Novel Therapeutic Targets in Liver Fibrosis

• Published in: Frontiers in molecular biosciences Vol. 8; p. 766855
• Main Authors: Zhang, Jinhang, Liu, Qinhui, He, Jinhan, Li, Yanping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 05.11.2021
• Subjects: hepatic stellate cells; liver fibrosis; Molecular Biosciences; molecular mechanism; non-alcocholic fatty liver disease; therapeutic targets

Liver fibrosis is end-stage liver disease that can be rescued. If irritation continues due to viral infection, schistosomiasis and alcoholism, liver fibrosis can progress to liver cirrhosis and even cancer. The US Food and Drug Administration has not approved any drugs that act directly against live...