Study pinpoints cell that helps liver heal

Schematic depicting the temporal disconnect between wound closure and hepatocyte proliferation during APAP-induced liver regeneration. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07376-2 A type of cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue has been uncovered for the first time by scientists. The study, showing how these newfound cells migrate to the site of damage, provides fresh insights into the way the liver heals itself. The findings are published in the journal Nature. Experts say the findings could spur the development of new therapies that harness the liver’s unique capacity to regenerate following Read More