The liver is a peculiar organ when it comes to stem cells

Am J Pathol. 2014 May;184(5):1263-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2014.02.020. Epub 2014 Mar 27.

Abstract

This Commentary highlights the article by Sekiya and Suzuki, detailing genetic lineage tracing to determine the origin of cells that form primitive ductules in a mouse model of chronic liver injury.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bile Ducts / pathology*
  • Hepatocytes / pathology*
  • Liver / injuries*
  • Liver / pathology*