Previous studies have demonstrated that truncated TGF-β type II receptor (t-TGF-βRII) is unable to continue signal transduction but is still capable of binding to TGF-β, thereby blocking the TGF-β ...

Primary hepatocytes from wild-type (WT), liver-specific FoxO1 knock out (FKO), and FoxO1-S273D knock-in (KI) mice were isolated, cultured, and treated with EGCG and/or glucagon. Our data showed the ...

Macrophage polarization also plays an important role in the inflammation and anti-inflammatory response of hepatocytes ().The regulation of M1/M2 polarization of KCs is closely related to the ...

Here we summarize recent findings on the biology of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF, also known as scatter factor), focusing on its effects on developing neurons. HGF is both a chemoattractant and a ...

First case of Canadian oyster disease hits Newfoundland and Labrador. Dermo, also known as Perkinsosis, was first confirmed in Atlantic Canada waters in November 2024.

Hepatocytes are known to express a large number of characteristic proteins. Transformed and cultured hepatocytes only partially maintain functional cell differentiation characteristics, which can be ...

On its way: 23,000-tonne deck departs US yard for Newfoundland. Cosco is responsible for transporting platform topsides from Texas to the Grand Banks ...

Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy minister says results of a natural gas assessment are ‘compelling’ and is optimistic it will be a boon to the province’s economy.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a global prevalence of 25% and is a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. NAFLD encompasses a disease continuum from steatosis with or ...

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services CEO Dr. Pat Parfrey provided an update on Monday on the number of patients waiting in hospital beds for alternate levels of care. (Mark Quinn/CBC) The ...