Single Cell RNA Sequencing Identifies Subsets of Hepatic Stellate Cells and Myofibroblasts in Liver Fibrosis

Activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and their trans-differentiation towards collagen-secreting myofibroblasts (MFB) promote liver fibrosis progression. During chronic liver disease, resting HSCs become activated by inflammatory and injury signals. However, HSCs/MFB not only produce collagen,...

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Main Authors: Oliver Krenkel, Jana Hundertmark, Thomas P. Ritz, Ralf Weiskirchen, Frank Tacke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/5/503