Title: Hepatic stellate cells and their role in the formation of the progenitor cell niche
Abstract:The processes of proliferation and differentiation of progenitor and stem cells in the body are ensured by a specific microenvironment, the stem cell niche. Universal components have been identified f...The processes of proliferation and differentiation of progenitor and stem cells in the body are ensured by a specific microenvironment, the stem cell niche. Universal components have been identified for all niches: supporting cells, extracellular matrix, and soluble biological factors. A niche is a dynamic system whose activity depends on regeneration needs. The review presents data on the structure of the hepatic stem cell niche and one of its main components – stellate cells and their role in pathology.Read More