Nelson Fausto Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Pathology, Liver Biology, Liver Physiology, Cancer
Faculty member at Brown University in Providence,Rhode Island,USA
Dr. Nelson Fausto, professor and chair of the Department of Pathology, has received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Liver Foundation. The award honours scientists who have helped boost understanding of the mechanisms of liver disease. Fausto was recognized for his work in liver regeneration, liver cancer, and hepatic stem cells.
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Author(s): Kimberly J. Riehle, Jamil Haque, Ryan S. McMahan, Terrance J. Kavanagh, Nelson Fausto and Jean S. Campbell
Sustained Glutathione Deficiency Interferes with the Liver Response to TNF-α and Liver Regeneration after Partial Hepatectomy in Mice
Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It is the most abundant non-protein thiol in the cell, and is present at 5-10 mM in hepatocytes. GSH scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) and acts as a cofactor in the metabolism of view more»