Role of hepatic stem cells in hepatic regeneration
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2008.00694
- Author:
Wei-Qing LI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hepatic stem cells;
Liver injuries;
Liver regeneration
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;29(6):694-698
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Hepatic stem cells transplantation might be an important treatment strategy for patients with end stage liver diseases and related research has become a focus of recent studies. Hepatic stem cells of different sources have great therapeutic potential in clinical practice, but much research still need to be done before it can be used as a routine method in clinical practice. This review discusses the characteristics of hepatic stem cells and its role in liver regeneration after liver damage.
