Cathepsin L and B as potential markers for liver fibrosis: Insights from patients and experimental models
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14/06/2017
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Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology
Cathepsin L (CTSL) and B (CTSB) have a crucial role in extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and tissue remodeling, which is a prominent feature of fibrogenesis. The aim of this study was to determine the role and clinical significance of these cathepsins in liver fibrosis.