Mature Liver Cells Transition into Stem Cell-Like State (IMAGE)

Harvard University

Mature Liver Cells Transition into Stem Cell-Like State

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When the Hippo pathway is inactivated, mature liver cells revert back to a stem cell-like state. Picture shows a group of cells transitioning from a mature cell type (green) to a stem cell type (red). White cells are the cells where Hippo is being inactivated.

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Dean Yimlamai/Boston Children's Hospital

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