Development of molecular probes for the non-invasive detection of liver fibrosis
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
DEPRONIL (221393)
Area
Health
Description
Liver fibrosis is a progressive and fatal disease characterized by the accumulation of excessive amounts of scar tissue in response to chronic liver injury. The disease proceeds asymptomatically, until clinical signs of liver failure occur only in a very late stage of the disease. Early diagnosis would offer better treatment options.
Participating Countries
The Netherlands and United States.
Name of US Partner
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Contact
RIJKSUNIVERSITEIT GRONINGEN (NL) / KUIPERS Simon K.