Extracellular Matrix of the Liver addresses the basic science of the extracellular matrix and discusses
new strategies for the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, with a primary focus on possible gene therapy
approaches.
The chapters are divided into six sections as follows:
* Basic Science of Extracellular Matrix
* Cells Responsible for Extracellular Matrix Production
* Activation Mechanism of Hepatic Cells and Signal Transduction
* Basic Science for Extracellular Matrix Metabolism including Enzymes and their Inhibitors
* Matrix Mettaloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors for Matrix Mettaloproteinases
* New Strategies for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis
Key Features
* Discusses the possibility of gene therapy for liver cirrhosis
* Includes information on new aspects of hepatic stellate cells
* Written by top experts in basic science and clinical hepatology
