Hepatocellular carcinoma originates from hepatocytes and not from the progenitor/biliary compartment
Hepatocellular carcinoma originates from hepatocytes and not from the progenitor/biliary compartment
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United States: American Society for Clinical Investigation
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English
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United States: American Society for Clinical Investigation
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In many organs, including the intestine and skin, cancers originate from cells of the stem or progenitor compartment. Despite its nomenclature, the cellular origin of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains elusive. In contrast to most organs, the liver lacks a defined stem cell population for organ maintenance. Previous studies suggest that both he...
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Hepatocellular carcinoma originates from hepatocytes and not from the progenitor/biliary compartment
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4607132
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4607132
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0021-9738
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1558-8238
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10.1172/JCI77995
