Generation of hepatocytes from oval cell precursors in culture.

Article

Generation of hepatocytes from oval cell precursors in culture.

Cancer research - 1 Dec 1998

Lázaro C A, Rhim J A, Yamada Y, Fausto N

Abstract excerpt

Although there is experimental evidence supporting the involvement of hepatic stem cells in the pathogenesis of liver cancers, the detection and isolation of these cells remains elusive. A logical approach to detecting these cells would take advantage of their ability to differentiate (or to give...

Topics

Animals
Cell Differentiation
Cell Line
Collagen
Cytological Techniques
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Gels
Immunohistochemistry
Liver
Liver Neoplasms, Experimental
Phenotype
Rats
Stem Cells

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.