Acta Anatomica Sinica 2010;41(2):328-330

doi:10.3969/j.issn.0529-1356.2010.02.034

Research progress on hepatic oval cells

Qiong LU ; Cunshuan XU

Keywords

Hepatic oval cell; Cell differentiation; Liver regeneration

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Hepatic oval cells (OCs) are the stem cells of the liver. They can differentiate into liver cells, bile duct epithelial cells and other cells, and also are closely related to liver regeneration and liver diseases. In this article, we give a brief summary focused on the source, location, proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, transplantation of hepatic oval cells, and its role in liver regeneration and liver diseases.