Transplantation of Human Amniotic Membrane over the Liver Surface Reduces Hepatic Fibrosis in a Cholestatic Model in Young Rats

• Main Authors: M. Garrido (Author), C. Escobar (Author), C. Zamora (Author), C. Rejas (Author), J. Varas (Author), C. Córdova (Author), C. Papuzinski (Author), M. Párraga (Author), S. San Martín (Author), S. Montedonico (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose. Biliary atresia precedes liver cirrhosis and liver transplantation. Amniotic membrane (AM) promotes tissue regeneration, inhibits fibrosis, and reduces inflammation. Here, we test amniotic membrane potential as a therapeutic tool against cholestatic liver fibrosis. Methods. Three groups of...