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Liver Pathobiology:
Molecular and Cellular Basis of Fibrotic Liver Diseases
 Chaired: M. Rojkind and M. Zern
Supported by an educational grant from T.R.U.E. Research Foundation
Monday, April 19
 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Washington Convention Center, Room 102B

2:00 p.m. Pathophysiology of liver fibrosis: role of oxidative stress.
 M. Rojkind, The George Washington University
 
2:30 p.m. Molecular mechanisms of hepatic stellate cell activation and extracellular matrix production.
S.L. Friedman, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
 
3:00 p.m. Transcriptional regulation of type I collagen genes by transforming growth factor-β1 and acetaldehyde.
Y. Inagaki, Tokai University School of Medicine
 
3:30 p.m. Regulation of type I collagen during hepatic fibrosis.
D.A. Brenner, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
 
4:00 p.m. The role of MMPs and TIMPs in the progression and regression of liver fibrosis.
M.J.P. Arthur, University of Southampton
 
4:30 p.m. Therapeutic approaches to liver fibrosis.
 M. Zern, UC Davis Medical Center