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Secret boss of the liver: Star-shaped cells that promote fibrosis also regulate liver health
Researchers from Columbia University and the German Cancer Center have found that stellate cells—star-shaped liver cells long ...
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Hepatic stellate cells control liver function and regeneration
Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...
Inflammation and Scarring of the Bile Ducts: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Bile duct inflammation and scarring, known as cholangiopathies, can disrupt bile flow, leading to liver damage and ...
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Liver Function, Regeneration Tied to Stellate Cells
Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type ...
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Warning signs that alcohol is damaging your liver
Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm the liver, an important organ that helps keep the body healthy. The liver breaks ...
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Stellate Cells in the Liver That Promote Fibrosis Also Regulate Liver Health
Researchers from Columbia University and the German Cancer Center have found that stellate cells—star-shaped liver cells long known as the main perpetrators in liver fibrosis—have a commanding role in ...