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Hepatocyte differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.
Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international : HBPD INT - 15 Aug 2012
Wu Xu-Bo, Tao Ran
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BACKGROUND: Liver cell transplantation and bioartificial liver may provide metabolic support of liver function temporary and are prospective treatments for patients with liver failure. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are expected to be an ideal cell source for transplantation or liver tissue engineering, however the hepatic differentiation of MSCs is still insufficient for clinical application. DATA SOURCES: A...
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