Regulation of Signal Transduction and Role of Platelets in Liver Regeneration
Among all organs, the liver has a unique regeneration capability after sustaining injury or the loss of tissue that occurs mainly due to mitosis in the hepatocytes that are quiescent under normal conditions. Liver regeneration is induced through a cascade of various cytokines and growth factors, suc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hepatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/542479 |