| Theme | Liver Fibrosis : Beyond the Diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Animal Models for Liver Fibrosis | |
| Publish Date | 2018/12 | |
| Author | Goshi Shiota | Department of Genetic Medicine and Regenerative Therapeutics, Tottori University |
| [ Summary ] | Liver fibrosis (LF) is a pathological state in which type 1 and 3 collagen accumulate. To better explore LF, animal models for LF are required. Features and advantages, disadvantages of LF animal models, as well as their association with liver cancer are described. | |