HHMI researchers solve a longstanding mystery about the origin of new cells in the liver. Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) scientists have identified stem cells in the liver that give rise to ...
A more recent approach is transplantation of mature liver cells, known as hepatocytes. “The problem is obtaining sufficient quantities of fully functioning hepatocytes,” says Ochiya.
All patients were ... July 10, 2024 — In chronic hepatitis B, the liver contains immune cells that could destroy hepatitis B virus infected cells but are inactive. Researchers have discovered ...
Primary liver cancer is cancer that started in the liver. There are 5 main types. The type depends on the type of cell that the cancer started in. If your cancer began somewhere else and then spread ...
Fatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver cells. Common causes include excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, high levels of triglycerides or ...
This valuable study reports on a novel role of PD-1 in early T cell differentiation, showing that PD-1 stimulation impairs Th2 differentiation more effectively than that of Th1, with implications for ...
15, 2024 — A team tests the protective effect of a fermented black garlic extract against inflammation and the progression of prostate cancer in a study conducted on human prostate cancer cell ...
Liver needs to be very fresh; look for firm, proud, glistening livers with a deep pink-red colour. Most calves’ livers sold in the UK come from Dutch veal calves. If animal welfare is a concern ...
In an age of normalized “detoxes” and “cleanses,” supplements marketed to cleanse your liver have garnered popularity in recent years. Proponents of liver cleanses claim it can detoxify ...