Role of Pancreatic Stellate Cells in Pancreatic Fibrosis
- VernacularTitle:胰腺星状细胞在胰腺纤维化中的作用
- Author:
Zhenjiang ZHENG
;
Guangming XIANG
;
Xubao LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pancreatic stellate cells;
Pancreatic fibrosis;
Chronic pancreatitis;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2008;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To introduce the role of pancreatic stellate cells in pancreatic fibrosis and the progress in treatment of pancreatic fibrosis. Methods Relevant literatures were collected and reviewed. Results Pancreatic stellate cells activation was closely related to pancreatic fibrosis. Inhibition of pancreatic stellate cells activation could provide a new approach in clinical treatment of chronic pancreatitis. Conclusion Pancreatic stellate cells are the key to pancreatic fibrosis,which are becoming the target for anti-fibrosis of the pancreas and treatment of chronic pancreatitis.
