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Liver physiology and pathology

Liver physiology and pathology is a research topic within Hepatology. Science Explorer counts 28k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the mechanisms, cellular players, and therapeutic targets related to liver fibrosis. It covers topics such as the role of hepatic stellate cells, liver regeneration, TGF-ß signaling, macrophage involvement, MET signaling, oxidative stress, angiogenesis, hepatocyte growth factor, and inflammation in the pathogenesis and treatment of liver fibrosis.

  • Hepatic Stellate Cells
  • Liver Regeneration
  • TGF-ß Signaling
  • Macrophages
  • MET Signaling
  • Fibrogenesis
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Angiogenesis
  • Hepatocyte Growth Factor
  • Inflammation
Research works
28k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.7k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+6%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
50% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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