… protein family) and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). During liver fibrosis, many of …
In some studies, it was found that patients with liver stiffness values of >12.5-13 kPa had a 4 …

… (CBX7) as a key transcription factor diminished by pressure. … The correlations were calculated
by Pearson’s correlation. … markers of liver fibrosis or PH, including transient elastography, …

… growth factor beta-1; and calculation of indices of liver fibrosis, … Liver stiffness measurement
was performed using transient … of growth factors, including TGF-β1 and connective tissue …

… are found in the connective tissues and have three types. Pro-… This is because the levels of
HA correlate with liver fibrosis[36]. … growth factor (TGF)-β1, TGF-α, and platelet growth factor (…

… genes, including connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2),
α-… linear ultimate destructive tensile measurements in order to obtain information on tissue …

… the relationship of the macroscopic structure of the liver with the … Connective tissue growth
factor (CTGF) also acts as a … as transient elastography have been developed to detect liver …

… to tissue homeostasis. Upon injury, components of the ECM transiently activate growth
factors and … growth factor beta1 - an intimate relationship. Eur J Cell Biol 2008;87(8–9):601–615. …

… found to produce more hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) than … the basement membrane and
connective tissues in the whole body. … diagnose liver fibrosis and suggest a linear relationship …

… , UK), and liver stiffness and measured after an 8-hour fast using vibration-controlled transient
elastography using a … The relationship between mean values across all timepoints was …

… Measurement of liver stiffness by transient elastography was … COMP levels were positively
correlated with liver stiffness (r = … spectrum of fibrous connective tissues including the liver 9,10,…