The Role of Mesothelial Cells in Liver Development, Injury, and Regeneration

Mesothelial cells (MCs) cover the surface of visceral organs and the parietal walls of cavities, and they synthesize lubricating fluids to create a slippery surface that facilitates movement between organs without friction. Recent studies have indicated that MCs play active roles in liver developmen...

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Published in:	Gut and Liver
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver 2016-03-01
Subjects:	glisson’s capsule hepatic stellate cells liver fibrosis mesothelial-mesenchymal transition myofibroblasts
Online Access:	http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl15226