Role of Tumor Associated Fibroblasts in Human Liver Regeneration, Cirrhosis, and Cancer
Tumor associated fibroblasts (TAFs) are considered a microenvironmental element critical for tumor growth and progression. Experimental studies suggest that their origin could be from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from the bone marrow. However, the role played by TAFs in cirrhosis, hepatocel...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Hepatology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/120925 |