Scar tissue forms in the place of healthy tissue in organs This process is called cirrhosis in the liver and fibrosis in the lungs Its a hallmark of liver and lung diseases triggered by excessive drinking and smoking This damage is currently irreversible, incurable and can prove fatal But Mayo Clinic researchers discovered they can block two proteins to tell scar tissue precursors to do the opposite, removing and breaking down...
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Antiretroviral HIV medication attenuates liver fibrosis
by Asociacion RUVID Scientists from Valencia University (UV) have discovered that Rilpivirine, an antiretroviral drug used for treating HIV, has beneficial effects on chronic liver diseases. The finding opens a path to identify new therapies for liver diseases. Their work has been published in the journal Gut. Liver fibrosis is a significant health issue worldwide...