Chronic administration of valproic acid inhibits activation of mouse hepatic stellate cells in vitro and in vivo

Hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation is a pivotal step in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis. The clarification of this transdifferentiation process is therefore important for the development of effective therapies for fibrosis. We analyzed the effect of a histone deacetylase inhibitor, valproic a...

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