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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2011; 17(46): 5049-5058
Published online Dec 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i46.5049
Published online Dec 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i46.5049
Figure 1 The role of trauma, hypoxia, and inflammation in modulating molecular crosstalk in adhesion formation.
tPA: Tissue plasminogen activator; PAI-1: Plasminogen activator inhibitors 1; MMP: Matrix metalloproteinase; TIMP: Tissue inhibitors of MMP; TGF-β1: Transforming growth factor-β; TNF-α: Tumor necrosis factor-α; IL: Interleukin; HIF-1α: Hypoxia inducible factor-1α; VEGF: Vascular endothelial growth factor; CTGF: Connective tissue growth factor.
- Citation: Atta HM. Prevention of peritoneal adhesions: A promising role for gene therapy. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(46): 5049-5058
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i46/5049.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i46.5049