Transplantation of Human Amnion Epithelial Cells Reduces Hepatic Fibrosis in Immunocompetent CCl-Treated Mice

Chronic liver injury and inflammation lead to hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. Embryonic and mesenchymal stem cells have been shown to reduce experimental liver fibrosis but have potential limitations, including the formation of dysplastic precursors, tumors, and profibrogenic cells....

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Main Authors: Ursula Manuelpillai, Jorge Tchongue, Dinushka Lourensz, Vijesh Vaghjiani, Chrishan S. Samuel, Alison Liu, Elizabeth D. Williams, William Sievert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2010-09-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3727/096368910X504496