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Induction of the lipocyte phenotype in murine hepatic stellate cells: reorganisation of the actin cytoskeleton.
Cell and tissue research - 1 Oct 2001
Mermelstein C S, Guma F C, Mello T G, Fortuna V A, Guaragna R M, Costa M L, Borojevic R
Abstract excerpt
Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are intralobular connective tissue cells presenting myofibroblast or lipocyte phenotypes. They participate in the homeostasis of liver extracellular matrix, repair, regeneration and fibrosis under the former phenotype, and control retinol metabolism, storage and release under the latter one. Responding to systemic or local demands, they can convert into the required phenotype with...
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