Hepatic Stellate Cell
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Hepatic Stellate Cell Definition
A star-shaped cell in the liver associated with the development of fibrosis. When stellate cells are activated in response to an injury, they proliferate and synthesize large amounts of extracellular matrix which results in deposition of scar or fibrous tissue.
Hepatic Stellate Cell Synonyms
Hepatic Stellate Cell, Ito Cell
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