| αSMA | α-smooth muscle actin |
| CTGF | connective tissue growth factor |
| ECM | extracellular matrix |
| EGFR | epidermal growth factor receptor |
| ERK | extracellular signal-regulated kinase |
| FBS | fetal bovine serum |
| GBSS | Gey’s Balanced Salt Solution |
| HSC | hepatic stellate cell |
| IHC | immunohistochemical |
| JNK | c-Jun N-terminal kinase |
| siRNA | small interfering RNA |
| siSrc | Src-targeting siRNA |
| STAT3 | signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 |
| TAA | thioacetamide |
| TGF-β | transforming growth factor β |
| CQ | chloroquine |
| UUO | unilateral ureteral obstruction |
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