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Abstract
Studies of the liver regenerative process have gained prominence in the last few years, especially with the interest in stem cell therapy. The regenerative capacity of the liver, its mechanisms and the role of stem cells will be discussed in this editorial as well as the role of artificial tissues and organs aiming to produce a new liver based on the current literature.Keywords: Liver; Regeneration; Stem cells; Transplant
Year: 2009 PMID: 21160787 PMCID: PMC2999123 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v1.i1.6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastrointest Surg