Ectonucleotidase NTPDase2 is Selectively Down-Regulated in Biliary Cirrhosis
Dranoff J, Kruglov E, Toure J, Braun N, Zimmermann H, Jain D, Knowles A, Sévigny J. Ectonucleotidase NTPDase2 is Selectively Down-Regulated in Biliary Cirrhosis. Journal Of Investigative Medicine 2004, 52: 475-482. DOI: 10.1177/108155890405200741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBile duct ligationNTPDase2 expressionPrimary biliary cirrhosisBiliary cirrhosisPortal fibroblastsReal-time polymerase chain reactionPolymerase chain reactionBiopsy specimensPortal areasExperimental ratsFibrous bandsNormal liverConfocal immunofluorescenceExpression of NTPDase2Fibrogenic liver cellsHepatitis C cirrhosisLiver biopsy specimensFibrotic liver diseaseChain reactionHuman liver biopsy specimensHepatic stellate cellsNew therapeutic approachesSmooth muscle actinCarbon tetrachloride administrationTriphosphate diphosphohydrolase 2