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May 2009 Pancreas

Inhibition of transforming growth factor beta signaling by halofuginone as a modality for pancreas fibrosis prevention.

Authors

Zion O, Genin O, Kawada N, Yoshizato K, Roffe S, Nagler A, Iovanna JL, Halevy O, Pines M

Summary

Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. We evaluated the efficacy of halofuginone, an inhibitor of collagen synthesis and myofibroblast activation, in preventing cerulein-induced pancreas fibrosis.

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