Human amniotic epithelial cell transplantation induces markers of alternative macrophage activation and reduces established hepatic fibrosis.

Chronic hepatic inflammation from multiple etiologies leads to a fibrogenic response that can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure. Transplantation of human amniotic epithelial cells (hAEC) from term delivered placenta has been shown to decrease mild to moderate hepatic fibrosis in a murine model...

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Main Authors: Ursula Manuelpillai, Dinushka Lourensz, Vijesh Vaghjiani, Jorge Tchongue, Derek Lacey, Jing-Yang Tee, Padma Murthi, James Chan, Alexander Hodge, William Sievert
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Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/36375001dadc44e0b23cd03686a58377
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