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E-cadherin synergistically induces hepatospecific phenotype and maturation of embryonic stem cells in conjunction with hepatotrophic factors.
Biotechnology and bioengineering - 5 Nov 2005
Dasgupta Anouska, Hughey Rebecca, Lancin Perry, Larue Lionel, Moghe Prabhas V
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Since effective cell sourcing is a major challenge for the therapeutic management of liver disease and liver failure, embryonic stem (ES) cells are being widely investigated as a promising source of hepatic-like cells with their proliferative and pluripotent capacities. Cell-cell interactions are crucial in embryonic development modulating adhesive and signaling functions; specifically, the cell-cell adhesion...
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