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 ...

Researchers from Columbia University and the German Cancer Center have found that stellate cells—star-shaped liver cells long known as the main perpetrators of liver fibrosis—have a commanding ...

Organoids are made to model human organs and are promising for research and therapy, but there are limitations to their ...

Hepatic stellate cells control liver function and regeneration Date: March 12, 2025 Source: German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) Summary: Until now, doctors knew ...

By investigating how lipid-soluble Cer is transported between cells, the researchers demonstrated that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) serves as the primary carrier for Cer transport. Upon reaching ...

New research suggests restoring stellate cells to their healthy and protective state could simultaneously reduce liver scarring and improve liver function. Researchers from Columbia University and ...