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Angiogenesis
Scientists at University of Dusseldorf, Medical Department publish new data on angiogenesis
June 15th, 2009
According to recent research from Dusseldorf, Germany, "Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with the production of serum cytokines, including transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta 2. Despite the occurrence of hepatic angiogenesis in liver conditions, the role of HCV proteins in this context is currently unknown. We demonstrated that the development of hepatic neoangiogenesis in patients infected with HCV is associated with the expression of TGF-beta 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and with activation of endothelial cells, as evidenced by CD34 expression." "The analysis of liver biopsies of HCV-positive and HCV-negative patients using...
Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2009-06-15)
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