Human hepatic stellate cell isolation and characterization

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Abstract

The hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) localize at the space of Disse in the liver and have multiple functions. They are identified as the major contributor to hepatic fibrosis. Significant understanding of HSCs has been achieved using rodent models and isolated murine HSCs; as well as investigating human liver tissues and human HSCs. There is growing interest and need of translating rodent study findings to human HSCs and human liver diseases. However, species-related differences impose challenges on the translational research. In this review, we focus on the current information on human HSCs isolation methods, human HSCs markers, and established human HSC cell lines.

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Shang, L., Hosseini, M., Liu, X., Kisseleva, T., & Brenner, D. A. (2018, January 1). Human hepatic stellate cell isolation and characterization. Journal of Gastroenterology. Springer Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00535-017-1404-4

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