Retinoids in Stellate Cells: Development, Repair, and Regeneration

Stellate cells, either hepatic (HSCs) or pancreatic (PSCs), are a type of interstitial cells characterized by their ability to store retinoids in lipid vesicles. In pathological conditions both HSCs and PSCs lose their retinoid content and transform into fibroblast-like cells, contributing to the fi...

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Main Authors: Rita Carmona, Silvia Barrena, Ramón Muñoz-Chápuli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Developmental Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/7/2/10