Probing the Hepatic Progenitor Cell in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Objective. The intrahepatic stem cells, also known as hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs), are able to differentiate into hepatocytes and bile duct epithelia. By exposure of different injuries and different hepatocarcinogenic regimens, the mature hepatocytes can no longer effectively regenerate; stem ce...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/145253 |