2020
Cholangiocyte Biology and Pathobiology
Cadamuro M, Fiorotto R, Strazzabosco M. Cholangiocyte Biology and Pathobiology. 2020, 391-407. DOI: 10.1002/9781119436812.ch32.ChaptersBiliary treeEpithelial cellsProliferation of cholangiocytesAmpulla of VaterExtrahepatic biliary treeEpithelial innate immunityToll-like receptorsCanals of HeringBiliary epithelial cellsIntrahepatic branchesLiver damageBiliary systemLiver insultEpithelial barrierInnate immunityCholangiocytesNormal homeostasisLiver lobuleNuclear receptorsCholangiocyte biologyReceptorsCellsVaterMajor roleInsult
2018
Platelet-derived growth factor-D enables liver myofibroblasts to promote tumor lymphangiogenesis in cholangiocarcinoma
Cadamuro M, Brivio S, Mertens J, Vismara M, Moncsek A, Milani C, Fingas C, Cristina Malerba M, Nardo G, Dall'Olmo L, Milani E, Mariotti V, Stecca T, Massani M, Spirli C, Fiorotto R, Indraccolo S, Strazzabosco M, Fabris L. Platelet-derived growth factor-D enables liver myofibroblasts to promote tumor lymphangiogenesis in cholangiocarcinoma. Journal Of Hepatology 2018, 70: 700-709. PMID: 30553841, PMCID: PMC10878126, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBile Duct NeoplasmsCancer-Associated FibroblastsCell Line, TumorCholangiocarcinomaDisease Models, AnimalEndothelial CellsHeterograftsHumansImatinib MesylateLiverLymphangiogenesisLymphokinesMaleMiceMice, SCIDMyofibroblastsPlatelet-Derived Growth FactorProtein Kinase InhibitorsRatsRats, Inbred F344Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor betaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor CConceptsCancer-associated fibroblastsLymphatic endothelial cellsCholangiocarcinoma specimensMetastatic spreadStromal reactionLiver myofibroblastsGrowth factorExtensive stromal reactionLymph node metastasisEarly metastatic spreadLevels of VEGFBH3 mimetic navitoclaxPlatelet-derived growth factorRole of PDGFVascular growth factorsTumor-associated lymphangiogenesisVEGF-C secretionTransendothelial electric resistanceCholangiocarcinoma invasivenessHuman lymphatic endothelial cellsCurative therapyNode metastasisBiliary treeEarly metastasisPDGFRβ inhibitor
2017
Emerging concepts in biliary repair and fibrosis
Fabris L, Spirli C, Cadamuro M, Fiorotto R, Strazzabosco M. Emerging concepts in biliary repair and fibrosis. AJP Gastrointestinal And Liver Physiology 2017, 313: g102-g116. PMID: 28526690, PMCID: PMC5582882, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00452.2016.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsReactive ductular cellsBiliary repairBiliary treeDuctular cellsProliferation of cholangiocytesCongenital hepatic fibrosisBiliary fibrosisInflammatory changesBiliary atresiaChronic cholangiopathiesClinical progressionClinical hepatologyHepatic fibrosisLiver repairMajor unmetBiliary epitheliumChronic diseasesChronic damageReparative responseAlagille syndromeLiver pathophysiologyReparative processesFibrosisPathological repairCellular elements
2013
Notch signalling beyond liver development: Emerging concepts in liver repair and oncogenesis
Morell CM, Fiorotto R, Fabris L, Strazzabosco M. Notch signalling beyond liver development: Emerging concepts in liver repair and oncogenesis. Clinics And Research In Hepatology And Gastroenterology 2013, 37: 447-454. PMID: 23806629, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2013.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBile Duct NeoplasmsBiliary TractCalcium-Binding ProteinsCarcinogenesisCarcinoma, HepatocellularCholangiocarcinomaHepatocytesHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsJagged-1 ProteinLiverLiver NeoplasmsLiver RegenerationMembrane ProteinsReceptor Cross-TalkReceptors, NotchSerrate-Jagged ProteinsSignal Transduction
2010
Cholangiocyte Biology as Relevant to Cystic Liver Diseases
Lecchi S, Fabris L, Spirli C, Cadamuro M, Fiorotto R, Strazzabosco M. Cholangiocyte Biology as Relevant to Cystic Liver Diseases. Clinical Gastroenterology 2010, 23-43. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-524-8_2.ChaptersLiver cystsLiver diseaseSevere life-threatening complicationsIntrahepatic bile duct epitheliumComplex intercellular signalingCystic liver diseaseProgressive cyst growthLife-threatening complicationsEpithelial cellsBile duct epitheliumIntrahepatic biliary treePolycystic liver diseaseExcessive fluid secretionRenal tubule epitheliumRecessive formExtracellular matrix remodelingBiliary treeBiliary epitheliumCystic diseaseDuct epitheliumCyst expansionCyst growthAutocrine mechanismTubule epitheliumHereditary disorder