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Evolving Insights on Metabolism, Autophagy, and Epigenetics in Liver Myofibroblasts

Overview of attention for article published in Frontiers in Physiology, June 2016
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Title
Evolving Insights on Metabolism, Autophagy, and Epigenetics in Liver Myofibroblasts
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Frontiers in Physiology, June 2016
DOI 10.3389/fphys.2016.00191
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Authors

Zeribe C. Nwosu, Hamed Alborzinia, Stefan Wölfl, Steven Dooley, Yan Liu

Abstract

Liver myofibroblasts (MFB) are crucial mediators of extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition in liver fibrosis. They arise mainly from hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) upon a process termed "activation." To a lesser extent, and depending on the cause of liver damage, portal fibroblasts, mesothelial cells, and fibrocytes may also contribute to the MFB population. Targeting MFB to reduce liver fibrosis is currently an area of intense research. Unfortunately, a clog in the wheel of antifibrotic therapies is the fact that although MFB are known to mediate scar formation, and participate in liver inflammatory response, many of their molecular portraits are currently unknown. In this review, we discuss recent understanding of MFB in health and diseases, focusing specifically on three evolving research fields: metabolism, autophagy, and epigenetics. We have emphasized on therapeutic prospects where applicable and mentioned techniques for use in MFB studies. Subsequently, we highlighted uncharted territories in MFB research to help direct future efforts aimed at bridging gaps in current knowledge.

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Country Count As %
Unknown 41 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 6 15%
Student > Master 6 15%
Student > Bachelor 5 12%
Student > Ph. D. Student 5 12%
Student > Postgraduate 3 7%
Other 8 20%
Unknown 8 20%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 12 29%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 8 20%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4 10%
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 2 5%
Unspecified 1 2%
Other 5 12%
Unknown 9 22%
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#15,376,252
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Outputs from Frontiers in Physiology
#6,700
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#211,610
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#76
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